Name: Pão de queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 1 cup milk; 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 egg; 260 grams tapioca flour; 0.5 tsp salt; 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese; 2 ounces shredded mozzarella

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Ingredients

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Pão de queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

nonstick cooking spray

1 cup milk(whole or 2%)

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 egg

260 grams tapioca flour(260 grams is 2 cups plus 2 Tbsp.)

½ tsp salt

2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese(2 oz. is about 1/2 cup)

2 ounces shredded mozzarella(or cheddar cheese, 2 oz. is about 1/2 cup)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 24-cavity mini muffin pan very liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Place the milk, olive oil, egg, tapioca flour, and salt in a blender. Process on high until smooth. Add the cheeses and pulse until incorporated, 4 to 5 times. (Pro Tip: A kitchen scale is highly recommended for this recipe, as tapioca flour is difficult to measure accurately in cups.)

Pour the mixture into cavities of muffin pan, filling each slightly more than half full.

Bake the pÃ£o de queijo on middle rack of oven until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Check to see that pÃ£o de queijo is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Allow pÃ£o de queijo to cool for 5 minutes, then use the tip of a sharp knife to remove from pan. Serve warm.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️
Allow eggs and milk to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure the batter emulsifies properly and creates the signature chewy texture.
Tapioca Flour Quality Matters ✨
Use high-quality tapioca starch (not flour), as it's the key to achieving the perfect chewy, stretchy interior that makes pão de queijo distinctive.
Don't Overmix the Batter 🥄
Mix just until combined after adding the flour—overmixing develops gluten and creates dense, tough rolls instead of airy, pillowy ones.
Cheese Blend Ratio 🧀
Use equal parts mozzarella and Parmesan for the best flavor depth and texture—the Parmesan adds sharpness while mozzarella provides the stretch.
Bake Until Golden and Slightly Underbaked 🔆
Remove from the oven when the exterior is golden but the centers still feel slightly soft—they'll continue cooking and set to the perfect chewy consistency as they cool.