Brazilian recipe
Pão de Queijo (Pão de queijo)
These traditional Brazilian cheese rolls are a delightful, savory snack, crafted with milk and naturally gluten-free cassava starch.
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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 milk, eggs, and vegetable oil at local supermarkets or markets like Shoprite or Carrefour. Sweet cassava starch (often labeled as tapioca starch or manioc starch) is available in the dry goods section or specialty stores. For the cheese, a mature cheddar or a local hard cow's milk cheese are great substitutes for the traditional Minas cheese.
Preparation method
- Bring the milk to a boil and allow it to cool slightly.
- Combine all ingredients, except for the grated cheese, in a blender.
- Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth, consistent texture.
- Add the grated cheese to the mixture as the final step.
- Pulse or blend briefly to incorporate the cheese without fully liquefying it.
- Prepare your baking tins by lightly greasing them.
- Pour the dough evenly into the prepared individual molds.
- Preheat your oven to the required temperature.
- Place the rolls in the oven to bake until golden and firm.
- Remove carefully and serve warm for the best texture.
Observations
Pão de queijo is a staple of Brazilian snack culture, cherished for its unique, chewy texture and rich cheese flavor. Perfect for breakfast or as a mid-afternoon snack, this authentic recipe uses sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce), eggs, milk, and vegetable oil. The result is a batch of golden, crusty rolls with a soft, airy interior that is best enjoyed fresh from the oven.
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