Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread) - Egg-Free

Ingredients

• 2 cups Tapioca Flour (Sour)
• 1 cup Tapioca Flour (Sweet)
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 1/2 cups Minas Cheese (or Mozzarella)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 2 tbsp Chia Seed 'Egg'

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2In a small saucepan, combine the 1/2 cup Milk, 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil, and 1 tsp Salt. Heat this mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, with small bubbles forming around the edges of the pan.
3. 3In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups Tapioca Flour (Sour) and 1 cup Tapioca Flour (Sweet). Carefully pour the hot milk mixture over the tapioca flours and stir vigorously with a sturdy spoon until all the flour is moistened and thoroughly combined.
4. 4Allow the mixture to cool for 5-10 minutes, until it is warm to the touch but not hot. This cooling step prevents the cheeses from melting prematurely. Add the 1 1/2 cups Minas Cheese (or Mozzarella), 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, and the 2 tbsp Chia Seed 'Egg'. Mix thoroughly with your hands until a smooth, uniform dough forms.
5. 5Roll the dough into small, approximately 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls. Arrange the balls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the pão de queijo are puffed up and golden brown.

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