Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Tapioca flour (sweet)
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup Minas cheese, grated (or mozzarella)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2In a medium saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup of Milk and the 1/4 cup of Vegetable Oil. Heat this mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, with small bubbles forming around the edges of the pan.
3. 3Place the 2 cups of Tapioca flour (sweet) in a large mixing bowl. Carefully pour the hot milk and oil mixture over the tapioca flour and immediately stir with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until the flour is fully moistened and a crumbly, shaggy mixture forms.
4. 4Allow the mixture to cool in the bowl for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it is warm to the touch but no longer hot. This cooling step prevents the eggs from cooking when added.
5. 5Add the 2 Eggs, the 1 cup of grated Minas cheese (or mozzarella), the 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and the 1 tsp of Salt to the cooled mixture. Mix thoroughly by hand or with a sturdy spoon until a smooth, sticky dough forms.
6. 6Take small portions of the dough, about 1-inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, and roll each portion into a smooth ball. Place the balls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the prepared baking sheet.
7. 7Bake the pão de queijo in the preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes. They are done when they are puffed up, light golden brown, and slightly firm to the touch.

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