Brazilian recipe
Cheese Bread (Pão de queijo)
This traditional Brazilian snack is made with milk, eggs, and cassava starch, prized for its unique texture and savory flavor.
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Ingredients
1 cup milk
1 cup oil
3 whole eggs
3 cups sweet cassava starch
100 g grated cheese
1 cup oil
3 whole eggs
3 cups sweet cassava starch
100 g grated cheese
Where to find ingredients
Find milk, oil, eggs, and cheese at local grocery stores or markets. Sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce) can be found in specialty aisles or Asian/Latin food markets; as a substitute, tapioca starch can be used, although the final texture may vary slightly.
Preparation method
- Boil the milk and let it cool down.
- Combine all ingredients except for the grated cheese.
- Blend the mixture in a blender.
- Lastly, add the grated cheese.
- Blend the mixture once more.
- Pour the dough into greased individual molds.
- Bake until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm for the best texture.
Observations
This cheese bread is a classic recipe, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Made with sweet cassava starch, milk, oil, and eggs, the special touch comes from the grated cheese, which provides the characteristic savory flavor. The preparation is straightforward, resulting in small, golden rolls that are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
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