CHEF JOHN'S BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD (PAO DE QUEIJO) RECIPE

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Chef John's Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo) Recipe image

Cheesy bread doesn't get any easier than pao de queijo, gluten-free Brazilian rolls that are semi-crispy on the outside, with a cheesy, chewy, almost hollow center.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups tapioca flour, or more as needed
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup mild olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 ounces freshly grated mozzarella cheese
2 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place tapioca flour in a mixing bowl. Combine milk, olive oil, and salt in a pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Immediately remove from heat and pour into the bowl with the tapioca. Mix until a shaggy dough starts to form. Let rest for 5 minutes. Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, eggs, and cayenne. Stir with a fork until thoroughly combined. Use an ice cream scoop to portion dough onto a silicone-lined baking sheet. Poke down any jagged bits using a wet finger if desired. Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.

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