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Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread) - Dairy-Free Version

A dairy-free take on the classic Brazilian cheese bread, using a blend of tapioca flour and nutritional yeast to mimic the cheesy flavor and texture.

15m prep + 25m cook6 servings
DAIRY-freeNUTS-free
180 cal|2g protein|25g carbs|8g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Tapioca Flour (Sour)
  • 1/2 cup Tapioca Flour (Sweet)
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 2 tablespoons Potato Starch
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2In a saucepan, heat coconut oil and water until simmering.
  3. 3In a large bowl, combine both tapioca flours, nutritional yeast, potato starch, and salt.
  4. 4Pour the hot liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well until a sticky dough forms.
  5. 5Let the dough cool slightly, then shape into small balls.
  6. 6Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. 7Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
  8. 8Let cool slightly before serving.

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