Pao de queijo, also known as Brazilian cheese bread, is a delicious and popular snack or side dish in Brazil. It is made with tapioca flour, cheese, eggs, and milk, and is characterized by its crispy exterior and soft, chewy interior. Pao de queijo can be enjoyed on its own, or served with various dips or fillings. If you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make Brazilian snack, then look no further than pao de queijo. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these delightful cheese breads that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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PAO DE QUEIJO (BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD)
Pao de Queijo is a traditional peasants' bread from Minas-Gerais state in Brazil, but is now a delight countrywide. Last time I visited Brazil I was surprised to find cheese bread at the airport, offered along with American-brand pizza, though with a Brazilian brand that reminds us of this old Mineira tradition. (Minas-Gerais means the general mines, as this part of Brazil was the first where rich mines of gold, diamonds, emeralds, and other precious stones were found. It is also where one of the world's richest iron ore deposits are located.)
Provided by Moira
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Pour tapioca starch into a wide bowl.
- Combine 1 cup water, vegetable oil, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Slowly pour over the tapioca, mixing with a spoon until evenly combined. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Stir Mexican cheese blend and eggs into the tapioca mixture. Knead dough until soft and sticky, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if dough seems dry.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough 1 inch apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 240.7 mg
BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD
Brazilian cheese bread, or pão de queijo as we call them in Portuguese, are a true gift to the universe! This typical Brazilian snack is lightly crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and has a cheese flavor just hugs your mouth. This Brazilian cheese bread recipe is easy to make and yields about 30, so you can make a stash for now, and freeze the rest for later.
Provided by aline_shaw
Categories Appetizer Breakfast Snack
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Add the tapioca flour and the salt to a large bowl, whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cheeses and the eggs and set aside.
- Add the milk and the oil to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer on stove top over medium heat.
- When the liquid simmers, remove the pan from heat, and immediately pour the hot liquid into the tapioca mixture and using a wooden spoon, stir to combine - the mixture will not be homogeneous, it'll be gummy and clumpy. See step by step images above for reference.
- Wait 5-10 minutes until the tapioca mixture is cool to touch, and only then add the cheese and egg mixture to the tapioca mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon, or your hands to combine. Now you should have a homogeneous mixture and it should come together as a ball. You'll still see some white tapioca specks in the dough - don't worry, that's totally normal!
- Oil your hands, then scoop a Tbsp to 2Tbsp size portions, roll them into balls, and arrange them in a baking sheet approximately 2" apart from one another. *For freezing instructions see section below!
- Bake until golden brown, approximately 30-35 minutes.
- To freeze your Brazilian cheese bread for later, follow all steps up until rolling the little balls and placing them the baking sheet. Then, just place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes for the balls to set (just enough for them to hold their shape).
- When the balls are set, you can place them in a freezer safe ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3-4 months.
- To bake them, no thawing needed! Just preheat the oven to 350F, then arrange the little frozen balls in a baking sheet about 2" apart from one another and bake until golden brown - approximately 40-45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 221 mg, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
CHEF JOHN'S BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD (PAO DE QUEIJO)
Brazilian cheese bread is very easy to make, and features a chewy, cheesy, bready center, encased in a beautiful, thin, pastry crust. It also happens to be gluten free, thanks to tapioca flour, which is also responsible for the very unique texture. Happily, the ingredients are fairly inexpensive, which means you can play around with a few batches and see for yourself.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 19.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD (PAO DE QUEIJO)
These yummy gluten/wheat free breads are good for those with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance. These are good either served plain, or with marinara sauce. For more variety, try adding a variety of herb seasonings, such as Italian seasoning or try substituting other cheeses for the Parmesan.
Provided by GLOJAO
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Pour olive oil, water, milk, and salt into a large saucepan, and place over high heat. When the mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat immediately, and stir in tapioca flour and garlic until smooth. Set aside to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Stir the cheese and egg into the tapioca mixture until well combined, the mixture will be chunky like cottage cheese. Drop rounded, 1/4 cup-sized balls of the mixture onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 70.9 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 555.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
PAO DE QUEIJO (BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD)
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 32 to 48 cheese puffs
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 48-cup mini muffin pan with vegetable oil.
- In a food processor, combine the tapioca flour, Asiago, milk, vegetable oil, salt, garlic and eggs. Process for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Fill each mini muffin cup with 1 tablespoon of the mixture. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, then remove from the oven and let stand for 2 minutes.
- Remove the pao de queijo from the muffin pan and enjoy.
PAO DE QUEIJO (BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD)
This bread was recently discussed in a thread. I found this recipe on Google. "A famous bread from the state of Minas Gerais served at most steak houses in southern Brazil. Unusual in that the recipe calls for manioc starch (available in some Latin groceries) rather than wheat flour. Leavening is from steam during baking, similar to the way eclairs are leavened. These rolls do not hold well and are best consumed while warm, directly from the oven. In Brazil these rolls would be made with Queijo de Minas, a mild, white cheese similar to Muenster in texture - but quite different in taste." They are addictive.
Provided by dojemi
Categories Brazilian
Time 30m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring milk and oil to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Add to the manioc.
- Mix and allow to cool a little.
- Incorporate the eggs, one at a time.
- Add the cheese and blend well.
- Divide into pieces the size of a walnut or small plum.
- Place a little oil on the hands and round dough into balls.
- Arrange on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees Farenheit until done, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2201.4, Fat 200.8, SaturatedFat 67.5, Cholesterol 880.6, Sodium 2027.7, Carbohydrate 14.2, Sugar 12, Protein 87.1
BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD (PãO DE QUEIJO)
Try baking a South American mainstay - these light and fluffy cheese puffs are best served warm from the oven
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Snack
Time 50m
Yield Makes 24 small puffs
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Oil or butter a baking sheet and set aside.
- Heat the milk, butter and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tapioca flour. Stir vigorously, then leave to cool a little.
- Pour the dough into a standing mix to beat the dough until its cool, or use a wooden spoon and beat by hand. Beat the eggs in one at a time, waiting until each is completely incorporated before adding the next. When the dough is glossy and mixed, add the parmesan. Beat again until mixed.
- Spoon the dough onto the baking sheet in 1 tbsp balls, 5cm apart. Bake for 30 mins until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and eat while still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.5 grams sugar, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD ( PAO DE QUEIJO )
These yummy gluten/wheat free breads are good for those with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance. They are the best served hot from the oven :)
Provided by Chef Glaucia
Categories Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 60 pieces, 60 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Put the tapioca flour in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Pour canola oil, water, milk, and salt into a small saucepan, and place over high heat. When the mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat immediately, and stir in tapioca flour, mixing with a wooden spoon. Set aside to rest for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Stir the cheese and eggs into the tapioca mixture until well combined. The mixture will be chunky. With wet hands, form 1 TBSP-sized balls of the mixture onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Enjoy !
- Note: The dough can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. The balls can be frozen and taken to the oven right from the freezer.
BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD (PãO DE QUEIJO)
A soft chewy bread roll about the size of a golf ball infused with cheesy flavor, pão de queijo is Brazil's favorite savory snack and an excellent recipe to add to your repertoire. The manioc starch is what gives the cheese bread an incredible gooey and chewy texture, so try your best to use both types of manioc starches. I always buy manioc starch in big quantities when I find it so whenever I decide to make pão de queijo, and that is quite often, I don't have to go hunting for it. A few online sources are www.ipanemagirl.net, www.amigofoods.com, www.sendexnet.com. The result is a softer batter and a slightly sweeter cheese bread that is still very delicious. You can prepare this recipe ahead of time and freeze the little rolls unbaked for up to 3 months. Just pop one in the oven directly from the freezer, and in 12 to 15 minutes you'll have deliciously cheesy treats!
Provided by Leticia Moreinos Schwartz
Categories Food Processor Cheese Egg Bake Kid-Friendly Parmesan Family Reunion Party Potluck Small Plates
Yield Makes about 30 rolls
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1 Place the grated Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor. Add the eggs and yolks and blend until you have a smooth paste, about 1 minute. Set aside.
- 2 Place the two starches and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Set aside.
- 3 Place the milk, water, and oil in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Immediately pour the milk mixture all at once into the starch mixture and turn the machine on at low speed. Mix until the dough is smooth and the starch is all incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- 4 Pause the machine and add the cheese and egg paste, scraping directly into the manioc starch mixture. Add the nutmeg, cayenne, and black pepper. Mix the dough at low speed until it turns a pale yellow, about 10 minutes. You are trying to develop the structure of the dough by kneading it slowly. The dough will feel a bit sticky and moist.
- 5 Transfer the dough to a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator, or overnight.
- 6 Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7 Wet your hands with olive oil (alternatively, you can flour your hands with manioc starch) and use an ice-cream scooper as portion control to make 1-inch balls, rolling them with your hands. Place them on the baking sheet, leaving 1 1/2 to 2 inches between each roll (or you can freeze them at this point by storing them in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months).
- 8 Bake the cheese rolls in the oven until they puff up and look lightly golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. To ensure even baking, rotate the pan once during baking time.
- 9 Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the rolls in a basket lined with a napkin. Serve immediately while they are still at their warmest and chewiest.
BRAZILIAN CHEESE ROLLS (PAO DE QUEIJO)
These are very easy, very tasty Brazilian cheese rolls, much like you might find at a churrascaria.
Provided by Eileen Lee
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet
- Place tapioca starch and salt in a large bowl.
- 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.
- Bake in preheated oven until rolls are browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 12 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 385.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients, especially the cheese. Freshly grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese will give the bread the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the bread tough.
- Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will allow the flavors to develop and the dough to become more elastic.
- Bake the bread at a high temperature. This will give the bread a crispy crust and a fluffy interior.
- Serve the bread warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Brazilian cheese bread, or pão de queijo, is a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. With its crispy crust, fluffy interior, and cheesy flavor, pão de queijo is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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