Brazilian recipe
Pão de Queijo
A traditional Brazilian snack made with a simple blend of milk, cassava starch, and savory cheese, loved for its signature chewy texture.
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Ingredients
1 cup milk
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3 cups sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce)
100g grated cheese
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3 cups sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce)
100g grated cheese
Where to find ingredients
You can find sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce) in specialized ethnic grocery stores or Latin American markets in the baking or flour aisle. Grated cheese and dairy staples are available at any local supermarket, while standard vegetable oil and eggs can be found in any pantry-staple section.
Preparation method
- Bring the milk to a boil and let it cool slightly.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender, except for the grated cheese.
- Pulse or blend the mixture until smooth.
- Add the grated cheese to the mixture.
- Blend again briefly just to incorporate the cheese.
- Prepare individual muffin tins or molds by lightly greasing them.
- Pour the batter evenly into the greased molds.
- Preheat your oven and place the molds inside.
- Bake until the buns are golden brown and have risen.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm while the texture is at its best.
Observations
This Pão de Queijo recipe is a classic staple, ideal for a morning breakfast or a casual afternoon snack. Combining sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce), milk, oil, and eggs, the real star is the grated cheese, which provides that unmistakable savory depth. The preparation is straightforward, resulting in small, golden buns that are irresistibly crusty on the outside and wonderfully soft and airy on the inside.
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