Pão de queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

These chewy, cheesy little rolls are unlike anything you'll find in an American bakery, but they sure are delicious.

Author: OnlineCook

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time:

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 128 kcal per serving

Ingredients

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.