Pão de Queijo (Pan de Queso)

By Aemelia

These traditional Brazilian cheese buns made from tapioca starch are a delicious comfort food snack similar to biscuits. Simple and easy to make!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup tapioca, manioc, or potato starch (225 grams)
• 1 egg
• 100 g Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a big pan bring to a boil the water, milk, oil and salt. Remove the pan from the heat and add the tapioca starch. Mix well with a wooden spoon and let it cool down.

Put the mixture in a bowl, add the eggs and knead well. Add the grated cheese and keep kneading until the dough is smooth. Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each. (Tip: grease your hands with oil if it's too sticky.)

Place the balls onto a greased baking tray. Bake the cheese buns for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Put the cheese rolls in a basket and serve them warm.