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Dairy-Free Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread) recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread)

A Brazilian classic made allergen-friendly! These chewy, cheesy bites are perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast. Tapioca flour provides the signature texture.

10m prep + 20m cook6 servings
DAIRY-freeEGG-free
150 cal|2g protein|25g carbs|5g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Tapioca Flour
  • 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2In a blender, combine the 2 cups of Tapioca Flour, the 1/2 cup of Nutritional Yeast, the 1/4 cup of Olive Oil, the 1/2 cup of Water, and the 1 teaspoon of Salt.
  3. 3Blend these ingredients together until the mixture is completely smooth.
  4. 4Lightly grease a muffin tin or a baking sheet. Pour the smooth mixture into the prepared muffin tin or onto the baking sheet, filling each muffin cup about two-thirds full or dropping spoonfuls onto the baking sheet.
  5. 5Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The Pão de Queijo are done when they are golden brown on the outside and have puffed up.

Substitutions

Cheese → Nutritional Yeast

Replicates cheesy flavor

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