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Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread) - Dairy-Free recipe by Safe Plated

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.

10m prep + 25m cook4 servings
DAIRY-freeNUTS-free
220 cal|3g protein|25g carbs|12g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Tapioca Flour (Sour)
  • 1/2 cup Tapioca Flour (Sweet)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 4 oz Vegan Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2In a saucepan, bring water and olive oil to a boil. Remove from heat.
  3. 3In a bowl, combine sour and sweet tapioca flours. Pour the hot water and oil mixture over the flour and stir until well combined.
  4. 4Add vegan cream cheese, vegan cheddar cheese, and salt. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
  5. 5Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. 6Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
  7. 7Serve warm.

Substitutions

Cream Cheese → Vegan Cream Cheese

Cheddar Cheese → Vegan Cheddar Cheese

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