Dairy-Free Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread)
A dairy-free version of the classic Brazilian cheese bread, using tapioca flour and nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. These are naturally gluten-free and delicious!
Make this recipe part of your week
Sign in to keep this exact recipe. You choose what to save or replace.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Tapioca Flour (Sweet)
- 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tsp Salt
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 190°C.
- 2In a saucepan, combine water, coconut oil, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- 3Remove from heat and add tapioca flour and nutritional yeast. Stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms.
- 4Let the dough cool slightly, then shape into small balls.
- 5Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
Substitutions
Cheese → Nutritional Yeast
Butter → Coconut Oil
Allergy Disclaimer — Safe Plated Pte. Ltd.
This content is AI-generated by Safe Plated and is not medical advice. AI can make errors and may miss allergens or cross-contamination risks. Always read physical ingredient labels and verify allergen safety independently before preparing or consuming any food. Consult your allergist for guidance specific to your situation.
Keep a label checklist handy when you cook
Get the free 7-rule checklist for reading packaged-ingredient labels, then one practical allergy-aware tip each week. Confirm by email; no Safe Plated account needed.
One practical tip each week. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy policy.
More brazilian recipes to explore
Different recipes may contain different allergens. Review each ingredient list for your household.
Related Guides
Cooking with a packaged ingredient?
Paste the current ingredient list and see the exact allergen terms the checker recognises. Always verify the package in front of you.
Keep reading this recipe
Open this recipe in the appSign in to continue with this recipe. No meal plan generation needed.
Want a full week of recipes like this?
Get a personalized 7-day meal plan customized for your family's specific allergens. Every recipe is cross-checked by an independent AI.
Build my free 7-day planNo credit card required.