Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pao de Queijo)

These are very easy, very tasty Brazilian cheese rolls, much like you might find at a churrascaria.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet

Step: 2

Place tapioca starch and salt in a large bowl.

Step: 3

Bring vegetable oil, water, and milk to a boil over medium heat until a white foam appears. Pour milk mixture over tapioca starch and stir until well mixed; allow dough to rest for 15 minutes. Mix eggs and Parmesan cheese into dough. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.

Step: 4

Bake in preheated oven until rolls are browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Per Serving: 199 calories; protein 5.8g; carbohydrates 17.2g; fat 12g; cholesterol 35.8mg; sodium 385.9mg.

The quality of the flour can make a real deal to your bread. Different makers do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard bread flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal bread , which not always rise as well as clear bread.

To made this in a breadmaker , add all the ingredients to your breadmaker and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

A dough’s first rising can be make in the fridge overnight . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can start it yesterday , then clear it off the next day.