Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread) - Dairy-Free
Classic Brazilian cheese bread made dairy-free using plant-based cheese alternatives. Still retains the delightful chewy texture.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Tapioca Flour (Sour)
- 1/2 cup Tapioca Flour (Sweet)
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- about 113 g Vegan Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Vegan Cheddar Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 190°C.
- 2In a saucepan, bring water and olive oil to a boil. Remove from heat.
- 3In a bowl, combine sour and sweet tapioca flours. Pour the hot water and oil mixture over the flour and stir until well combined.
- 4Add vegan cream cheese, vegan cheddar cheese, and salt. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
- 5Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 6Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- 7Serve warm.
Substitutions
Cream Cheese → Vegan Cream Cheese
Cheddar Cheese → Vegan Cheddar Cheese
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