Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread

Name: Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread
Prep time: 45 min
Yield: 4
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Pao de queijo or Brazilian cheese bread is a traditional Brazilian dish. Made with cassava flour and queso de meia cura that comes from Minas Gerais, Brazilian cheese bread can also be made with Gruyère or Parmesan cheese. A delicious and easy snack, Brazilian cheese bread has a soft, moist, and a bit heavy texture that is best enjoyed right out of the oven and served with a cup of coffee.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 05-11-2010

Preparation

45 mins

Medium

Preheat oven to 392 °F. In a bowl mix cornstarch, polvilhos, and baking powder. Add milk, water, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly. Add salt and cheese and mix until a dough is obtained. Knead by hand and make small dough balls. Place dough balls in a baking sheet greased with cooking spray or butter and bake until golden. Remove from the oven.