Pão de Queijo

This is a famous Brazilian cheese bread. I learned this recipe awhile ago from a wonderful person.This bread is so addicting and with some honey, it’s magic.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

First cut all the cheeses into small cubes (½ inch) and mix together.

Step 2

In a large bowl add the cassava flour, then in a saucepan, add milk and olive oil and bring it to a boil. Pour in the hot milk and oil in the cassava flour then mix with a large spoon to combine well, the dough should be lumpy.

Step 3

When the dough is slightly warm, add 2 eggs and mix it with your hand. Add the cheese and mix everything, and by this stage the dough should be sticky.

Step 4

Rest the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Place a silicone baking mat on a tray.

Step 6

After resting the dough, rub some oil on both of your hands (so the dough doesn’t stick). Take about 2 tbsp of the dough then make round balls and place them on the baking tray.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 360°F

Step 8

Bake the bread in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the bread is golden brown.

Step 9

They taste best fresh and warm with a little bit of honey.