Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread - Dairy-Free)
A dairy-free twist on the classic Brazilian cheese bread, these cheesy tapioca balls are made with nutritional yeast and plant-based yogurt to mimic the cheesy flavor and texture. Perfect as a snack or side dish.
15m prep + 20m cook12 servingsSafety: 95/100
DAIRY-free
90 cal|2g protein|15g carbs|3g fat
Ingredients
- 2 cups Tapioca Flour (Tapioca Starch)
- 1/2 cup Nutritional Yeast
- 1/2 cup Plant-Based Yogurt (Unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2In a saucepan, combine the olive oil, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
- 3Remove from heat and immediately add the tapioca flour and nutritional yeast.
- 4Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a smooth dough.
- 5Let the dough cool slightly, then add the plant-based yogurt. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- 6Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- 8Serve warm.
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