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Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread) — allergy-safe recipe by Safe Plated

Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread)

Popular Brazilian cheese bread made with tapioca flour. This version uses a flax egg to replace chicken egg for binding.

15m prep + 20m cook4 servingsSafety: 95/100
Contains dairyEGG-free
180 cal|8g protein|20g carbs|8g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Tapioca flour
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Flaxseed meal
  • 3 tbsp Water
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2In a small bowl, mix flaxseed meal and water. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken (flax egg).
  3. 3In a large bowl, combine tapioca flour, Parmesan cheese, milk, olive oil, salt, and flax egg.
  4. 4Mix well until a sticky dough forms.
  5. 5Roll the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. 6Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

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