Dairy-Free Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Tapioca Flour (Sour)
• 1/2 cup Tapioca Flour (Sweet)
• 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2In a medium saucepan, combine the 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/2 cup of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
3. 3Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the 1 cup of sour tapioca flour, 1/2 cup of sweet tapioca flour, and 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast to the hot liquid, then stir vigorously with a sturdy spoon until a cohesive dough forms.
4. 4Allow the dough to cool in the saucepan for 5 minutes, making it easier to handle. Transfer the slightly cooled dough to a clean surface and knead it for 3-5 minutes until it becomes smooth and uniform.
5. 5Pinch off small portions of the dough and roll them between your palms to form balls, each approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.
6. 6Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the shaped dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
7. 7Bake in the preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pão de queijo are puffed up and golden brown on the outside.
8. 8Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the pão de queijo cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before serving, as they will firm up slightly as they cool.

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