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Cheesy Pão de Queijo Bites


  • Author: Sarah

Ingredients

Scale

Making traditional pão de queijo requires a handful of simple ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) of milk
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) of vegetable oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 cups (280 g) of tapioca flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) of grated cheese (typically Minas cheese, but Parmesan or mozzarella can be used as substitutes)

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create your own batch of delicious pão de queijo:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that your pão de queijo bakes evenly.
  2. Heat the Liquid Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, vegetable oil, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it begins to boil. Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching.
  3. Add Tapioca Flour: Once the mixture reaches a boil, remove the saucepan from heat. Immediately add the tapioca flour to the saucepan, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the flour is fully incorporated. The mixture will have a sticky, dough-like consistency.
  4. Let It Cool: Allow the dough to cool for a few minutes. This step is crucial to prevent the eggs from cooking when added.
  5. Incorporate Eggs and Cheese: Once the dough is warm (not hot), add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, fold in the grated cheese until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Shape the Dough: With slightly oiled hands, scoop small portions of dough and roll them into balls approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Alternatively, you can use a small ice cream scoop for uniformity.
  7. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced evenly apart.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pão de queijo are golden brown and puffed up.
  9. Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let the cheesy bites cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: 90
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Protein: 3 g