Dairy-Free Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Tapioca Flour (Sweet)
• 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2In a medium saucepan, combine the 1/4 cup Coconut Oil and the 1/2 cup Water. Heat this mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
3. 3Remove the saucepan from the heat. Immediately add the 2 cups Tapioca Flour and the 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast to the hot liquid. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a thick dough forms and no dry flour remains.
4. 4Let the dough cool in the saucepan for about 5-10 minutes, or until it is warm to the touch but not hot. This cooling step is important so you don't cook the eggs.
5. 5Add the 2 large Eggs to the slightly cooled dough, one at a time. Mix thoroughly after each egg is added until it is fully incorporated into the dough. The dough will become smoother and slightly sticky.
6. 6Stir in the 1 teaspoon Salt until it is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. 7Lightly grease your hands with a tiny bit of oil (not listed, so skip this if you don't have any oil handy, or just use wet hands). Roll the dough into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Place these balls onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each one.
8. 8Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the Pão de Queijo are puffed up and have a light golden-brown color on the outside. They should feel slightly firm to the touch.

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