Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pao de Queijo)

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

Ingredients:

• 2 cups tapioca starch
• 1 teaspoon salt (Optional)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup water
• ⅓ cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions:

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

Place tapioca starch and salt in a large bowl.

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.

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

Preparation time: 20 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 45 mins
Servings: 14 – Yield: 28 rolls

Nutrition:

Calories:199.1

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