Brazilian recipe
Pão de Queijo
A quintessential Brazilian snack, this pão de queijo recipe features a satisfying chewy texture and savoury flavour, crafted with a simple milk-based dough.
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Ingredients
1 cup milk
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3 cups sweet tapioca starch (polvilho doce)
100g finely grated hard cheese
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3 cups sweet tapioca starch (polvilho doce)
100g finely grated hard cheese
Where to find ingredients
You can find sweet tapioca starch (polvilho doce) at Asian grocery stores or in the international aisle of larger supermarkets. For the cheese, a mature parmesan or a similar firm, salty aged cheese works best; these can be found in the deli or chilled dairy section of local grocers.
Preparation method
- Bring the milk to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly to a warm temperature.
- Place the milk, oil, eggs, and starch into a food processor or blender.
- Blend the mixture until completely smooth and well combined.
- Add the grated cheese to the mixture.
- Pulse the blender briefly just to incorporate the cheese into the dough.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C and grease a muffin tray or individual baking moulds.
- Pour the dough evenly into the prepared moulds, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven once golden and puffed, serving while still warm.
Observations
This pão de queijo recipe is a beloved classic, ideal for a morning tea or an afternoon treat. Made with sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce), milk, oil, and eggs, the essential character of these buns comes from the finely grated cheese. The preparation is straightforward, resulting in golden, slightly crisp buns that reveal a beautifully soft, airy centre once baked.
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