Chewy Brazilian Pão de Queijo with Cassava Flour

Name: Chewy Brazilian Pão de Queijo with Cassava Flour
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 rolls
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups cassava flour; 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 large eggs

Delightfully cheesy and naturally gluten-free cheese bread rolls

Pão de Queijo, a popular Brazilian snack, offers an irresistible combination of a crispy exterior with a chewy, cheesy center, making it perfect for any occasion.

45 min
12 rolls
Easy

Ingredients

For the Dough

1 cup milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups cassava flour

For the Cheese Mixture

1 1/2 cups freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

2 large eggs

Preparation

Preparing the Dough

Combine and Heat

In a saucepan, combine milk, vegetable oil, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Form the Dough

Once boiling, remove from heat and add the cassava flour. Mix until a dough forms.

Be careful when handling the hot dough initially after adding the flour.

Preparing the Cheese Mixture

Mix Cheese and Eggs

In a separate bowl, mix the shredded Parmesan cheese and eggs until combined.

Knead the Dough

Add the cheese mixture to the dough, kneading until smooth and elastic.

If the dough feels dry, add a splash of milk to adjust the consistency.

Cooking Process

Rolling the Dough

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a ball.

Baking the Rolls

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Checking for Doneness

Bake for 20–25 minutes until the tops are golden brown.

Plating & Serving