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

Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread - Dairy-Free)

A beloved Brazilian cheese bread, made dairy-free using clever substitutions that retain the chewy, delightful texture. Perfect as a side or snack.

15m prep + 25m cook8 servingsSafety: 99/100
Contains wheatDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
120 cal|2g protein|20g carbs|3g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Tapioca Flour (Manioc Flour)
  • 0.5 cup Potato Starch
  • 0.5 cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2In a bowl, whisk together the tapioca flour, potato starch, nutritional yeast, and salt.
  3. 3Heat the olive oil and water in a saucepan until simmering. Immediately pour the hot liquid into the dry ingredients and mix well until a smooth, slightly sticky dough forms.
  4. 4Let the dough cool slightly, then roll it into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
  5. 5Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. 6Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bread is puffed up and lightly golden brown.
  7. 7Let cool slightly before serving.

Substitutions

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