Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Tapioca flour
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 1 Eggs
• 1 cup Grated cheese (such as mozzarella or cheddar)
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2In a medium saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup of milk and the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Heat this mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, with small bubbles forming around the edges, then immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.
3. 3Add the 1 cup of tapioca flour and the 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the hot milk and oil mixture in the saucepan. Stir vigorously with a spoon until the ingredients are well combined and form a thick, sticky dough. Let the dough cool in the saucepan for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it is warm to the touch but not hot, to prevent the egg from cooking prematurely.
4. 4Once the dough has cooled slightly, add the 1 egg and the 1 cup of grated cheese to the saucepan. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or your hands until the dough is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
5. 5Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Take small portions of the dough, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, and roll them into smooth balls. Place the shaped balls about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
6. 6Bake the cheese balls in the preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are puffed up, golden brown on the outside, and feel firm when gently pressed.
7. 7Serve the Pão de Queijo warm.

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