Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pao de Queijo)

These authentic Brazilian rolls are made with tapioca starch. Any hard cheese will work in this gluten-free recipe.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 199 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups tapioca starch
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.33333334326744 cup milk
• 0.33333334326744 cup water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place tapioca starch and salt in a large bowl.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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