Chef Johns Brazilian Cheese Bread Pao De Queijo Recipes

BRAZILIAN CHEESE ROLLS (PAO DE QUEIJO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet
• Place tapioca starch and salt in a large bowl.
• Bring vegetable oil, water, and milk to a boil over medium heat until a white foam appears. Pour milk mixture over tapioca starch and stir until well mixed; allow dough to rest for 15 minutes. Mix eggs and Parmesan cheese into dough. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until rolls are browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

PAO DE QUEIJO (BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Pour tapioca starch into a wide bowl.
• Combine 1 cup water, vegetable oil, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Slowly pour over the tapioca, mixing with a spoon until evenly combined. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Stir Mexican cheese blend and eggs into the tapioca mixture. Knead dough until soft and sticky, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if dough seems dry.
• Drop spoonfuls of dough 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 25 minutes.