Homemade Brazilian Cheese Crackers Sequilhos De Queijo Recipes

HOMEMADE FRESH CHEESE

Steps:

• Pour the milk into a large pot, and heat until the temperature reaches 195 degrees F (90 degrees C), or almost boiling. Stir constantly to prevent scorching on the bottom of the pot. When the milk reaches the temperature, remove from the heat, and stir in the vinegar. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Line a strainer with cheesecloth, and set over the sink or a large pot or bowl. The milk should separate into a white solid part, and a yellowish liquid (whey). Stir the salt into the milk, then pour through the cloth-lined strainer. Let the curds continue to drain in the strainer for 1 hour. Discard the whey.
• After the cheese has finished draining, pat into a ball, and remove from the cheese cloth. Wrap in plastic and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Fresh cheese will usually last about a week.

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.

HOMEMADE BRAZILIAN CHEESE CRACKERS (SEQUILHOS DE QUEIJO)

Steps:

• Combine sifted flour and 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter in the bowl of a food processor; pulse briefly until dough starts to form. Add Parmesan cheese, Gruyere cheese, and salt and process for 1 more minute.
• Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface and shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Cut off small portions of dough with an ice cream scoop or your hands and flatten with your hands. Place unbaked crackers onto the preheated baking sheet, leaving space between them.
• Bake in the preheated oven, rotating the baking sheet halfway, until crackers are lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes.

BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD (PAO DE QUEIJO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pour olive oil, water, milk, and salt into a large saucepan, and place over high heat. When the mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat immediately, and stir in tapioca flour and garlic until smooth. Set aside to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir the cheese and egg into the tapioca mixture until well combined, the mixture will be chunky like cottage cheese. Drop rounded, 1/4 cup-sized balls of the mixture onto an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD (PãO DE QUEIJO)

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Oil or butter a baking sheet and set aside.
• Heat the milk, butter and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tapioca flour. Stir vigorously, then leave to cool a little.
• Pour the dough into a standing mix to beat the dough until its cool, or use a wooden spoon and beat by hand. Beat the eggs in one at a time, waiting until each is completely incorporated before adding the next. When the dough is glossy and mixed, add the parmesan. Beat again until mixed.
• Spoon the dough onto the baking sheet in 1 tbsp balls, 5cm apart. Bake for 30 mins until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and eat while still warm.