Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Tapioca Flour (Tapioca Starch)
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 large Eggs
• 1 cup Minas Cheese (or Mozzarella)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 0.5 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1Set your oven to preheat to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2In a medium saucepan, combine the 0.5 cup of Milk, 0.25 cup of Vegetable Oil, and 0.5 tsp of Salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. 3Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately. Quickly add the 1 cup of Tapioca Flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon or spatula until it is completely combined and forms a sticky, thick dough.
4. 4Allow the dough to cool in the saucepan for 5-10 minutes, or until it is warm to the touch but not hot, to prevent the egg from cooking. Then, add the 1 large Egg and mix thoroughly until the egg is fully incorporated into the dough and no streaks remain.
5. 5Stir in the 1 cup of Minas Cheese (or Mozzarella) and the 0.5 cup of Parmesan Cheese until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. 6Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take small portions of the dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and roll them into smooth, golf-ball-sized spheres. Place the shaped dough balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
7. 7Bake the pão de queijo in the preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on the outside and visibly puffed up.
8. 8Serve the pão de queijo warm.

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