Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Tapioca flour
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 large Eggs
• 1/2 cup Minas cheese
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2In a small saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup of milk and the 1/4 cup of vegetable oil. Heat this mixture over medium heat until small bubbles just begin to form around the edges of the pan, then immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.
3. 3In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup of tapioca flour and the 1/2 tsp of salt. Carefully pour the hot milk and oil mixture over the flour and salt, stirring continuously with a spoon until the flour is fully moistened and combined into a thick paste.
4. 4Allow the mixture to cool in the bowl for 5 to 10 minutes, until it is warm to the touch but not hot; this cooling prevents the egg from cooking prematurely. Once cooled, add the 1 large egg, the 1/2 cup of Minas cheese, and the 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese to the mixture. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a sturdy spoon until a smooth, uniform dough forms.
5. 5Take small portions of the dough and roll them between your palms to form balls approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. Place these dough balls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
6. 6Bake the dough balls in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are puffed up, golden brown on the outside, and feel firm to the touch. Remove them from the oven and serve warm.

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