Pao De Queijo
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- scant 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups cassava flour (or substitute tapioca flour)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 3/4 cups Parmesan or sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- Put 1/2 cup water, the milk, vegetable oil and salt in a large pan and bring to a boil.
- As soon as it rises up the sides of the pan, remove it from the heat.
- Quickly tip in the flour and stir vigorously to combine.
- Keep stirring until the mixture comes together as a wet dough and comes away from the side of the pan.
- Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer and let cool slightly.
- Once slightly cooled, add the eggs and start mixing at a low speed.
- After 1 to 2 minutes, increase the speed to high and beat vigorously until all the egg has been incorporated and the dough is smooth.
- Add the Parmesan or cheddar and keep beating until the cheese is evenly mixed in.
- Line a baking sheet with silicone liner or baking parchment.
- With damp or lightly oiled hands, roll tablespoons of the dough into small balls, about 1 ounce each.
- You may need to wash your hands occasionally, as the dough is quite sticky.
- (If you have one, use a small ice-cream scoop to make this easier.
- Dip the scoop briefly in water, then flick away any excess water before scooping each ball).
- Arrange the balls 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- (You can prepare them a few hours ahead and put the tray in the refrigerator until youre ready to bake.)
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until puffed up and evenly golden brown.
- They should have a crisp exterior and a doughy, chewy center.
- Serve immediately.
milk, vegetable oil, salt, cassava flour, eggs, parmesan
Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/pao-de-queijo-recipe/ (may not work)