Chewy Manioc Cheese Puffs
- 3 cups tapioca starch (see Notes) or 2 cups potato starch (see Notes)
- 23 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1.
- Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350F Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 2.
- Place starch in a medium bowl.
- Combine milk, oil and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Pour over the starch and stir until crumbly and blended.
- When the mixture has cooled slightly, stir in egg, egg white and cheese.
- Knead the dough until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
- It will be dry, yet hold together.
- 3.
- Pinch off 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into a ball.
- Place 20 balls on the prepared baking sheet for the first batch.
- Bake the balls until puffed and golden on the bottom, about 20 minutes.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Let the cheese puffs cool for a minute or so before serving warm.
- Tip:.
- Notes: Tapioca starch, also called sweet manioc starch or tapioca flour, creates a pleasing chewiness when baked.
- Potato starch is an acceptable substitute.
- Both can usually be found with gluten-free products in most health-food stores or large supermarkets.
- Tapioca starch is also available in most Asian markets.
tapioca starch, milk, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, egg, egg white, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chewy-manioc-cheese-puffs-414350 (may not work)