
Pão de Queijo (Cheese Bread) with a Nut-Free Twist
Classic Brazilian cheese bread, but made safe for peanut allergies using sunflower seed butter to add richness without nuts. These are naturally gluten-free and irresistibly chewy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Tapioca flour (tapioca starch)
- 1/4 cup Sunflower seed butter
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 190°C.
- 2In a saucepan, heat milk and oil until simmering. Remove from heat.
- 3In a large bowl, whisk together tapioca flour and salt.
- 4Pour the hot milk mixture over the tapioca flour and stir until combined. It will be sticky.
- 5Stir in the sunflower seed butter until fully incorporated.
- 6Let the mixture cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
- 7Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. The mixture will be very wet.
- 8Stir in the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- 9Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, forming small balls (about 3.81 cm in diameter).
- 10Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- 11Let cool slightly before serving. Best served warm.
Substitutions
Traditional recipe calls for 1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil → 1/4 cup Sunflower seed butter
Allergy Disclaimer — Safe Plated Pte. Ltd.
This content is AI-generated by Safe Plated and is not medical advice. AI can make errors and may miss allergens or cross-contamination risks. Always read physical ingredient labels and verify allergen safety independently before preparing or consuming any food. Consult your allergist for guidance specific to your situation.
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