Pão de Queijo Christmas Wreath

Ingredients

• 2 cups Tapioca flour (starch)
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Minas cheese, grated
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh rosemary, chopped
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2In a medium saucepan, combine the 0.5 cup Milk and the 0.25 cup Vegetable oil. Heat over medium heat until the mixture just begins to simmer, with small bubbles forming around the edges of the pan.
3. 3Remove the saucepan from the heat. Quickly add the 2 cups Tapioca flour (starch) and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture is well combined and no dry spots of flour remain.
4. 4Allow the mixture to cool slightly in the saucepan for 5 minutes, or until it is warm to the touch but not hot. Add the 2 large Eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated into the dough.
5. 5Stir in the 1 cup grated Minas cheese, the 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, the 1 teaspoon Salt, the 2 tablespoons chopped Fresh rosemary, and the 0.5 cup Dried cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. 6Using a piping bag fitted with a large round tip, or two spoons, scoop portions of the dough (about 1.5 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheet. Arrange the dough portions in a circular wreath shape, ensuring they touch each other to form a continuous ring.
7. 7Bake the wreath in the preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes. The pão de queijo is done when it is puffed up and golden brown on the outside.
8. 8Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the Pão de Queijo Christmas Wreath cool slightly on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before serving, as this allows it to set and become easier to handle.

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