Quick and Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread: Ready in 6 Minutes
Ingredients
- 120 g milk
- 80 g sunflower oil (or any oil of your choice)
- 1 egg (large - about 60 g)
- 4 g salt (adjust to taste)
- 280 g sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce)
- 250 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
Preparation Method (Instructions)
- 1 In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, egg, oil, and salt.
- 2
Using a whisk, beat the ingredients for about 1 minute until well mixed.- 3
Add the sweet cassava starch to the liquid mixture and stir firmly with a spoon for 2–3 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and creamy.- 4
Add the finely grated Parmesan cheese and continue mixing for another 3 minutes, until the cheese is fully incorporated and the dough is uniform.- 5
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) for 10–15 minutes.- 6
Shape the dough into small balls. You don’t need to grease your hands — the dough is soft and only slightly sticky at your fingertips.- 7
Try to keep a consistent size so the cheese breads bake evenly.- 8
Place them on a baking sheet; greasing is not necessary.- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden.- 10
(If using a convection oven, reduce the temperature slightly.)- 11
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.- 12
Ready! Your delicious Pão de Queijo is now perfect to enjoy — warm, soft, and full of flavor!
Watch the visual guide (in Portuguese) to see the texture of this Quick and Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread: Ready in 6 Minutes recipe.Note1 - If you find it difficult to shape the cheese bread, place the dough in the freezer for a few minutes to firm it up slightly. Then continue shaping as usual.
Be careful not to leave it for too long, or the dough may harden.2 - Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes, or until golden.
(If using a convection oven, reduce the temperature slightly). - 2