Brazilian recipe
Pão de Queijo
A traditional Brazilian favourite, this pão de queijo recipe features a simple milk-based batter that creates deliciously chewy, cheesy bites.
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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) at Asian grocers or specialty international food aisles. Grated cheese and pantry staples like milk, oil, and eggs are available at local supermarkets and convenience stores.
Preparation method
- Bring the milk to a boil and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the batter by combining all ingredients except for the cheese.
- Place the milk, oil, eggs, and starch into a blender.
- Blend the mixture until completely smooth and well-combined.
- Add the grated cheese to the blender canister.
- Pulse or blend briefly just to incorporate the cheese into the batter.
- Grease individual muffin or roll tins thoroughly.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared tins.
- Preheat your oven and place the trays inside.
- Bake until the rolls have puffed up and turned a light golden brown.
Observations
This pão de queijo recipe is a simple, classic way to prepare these popular snacks, ideal for a morning coffee or an afternoon treat. Made with sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce), milk, oil, and eggs, the star of the dish is the grated cheese, which provides its signature flavour. The preparation is straightforward, resulting in golden, bouncy rolls that are perfectly crisp on the outside and wonderfully soft and airy on the inside.
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