Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo)

Ingredients

• 2 cups tapioca starch (also sold as polvilho doce or tapioca flour)
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup neutral oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup grated Parmesan (or a mix of Parmesan and mozzarella)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Combine milk, water, oil, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until it just comes to a boil.

3. 3

   Pour the hot liquid over the tapioca starch in a bowl. Stir vigorously to combine.

4. 4

   Let the dough cool for 10 minutes until warm but not hot.

5. 5

   Beat in the egg, then add the grated cheese. Mix until a soft, sticky dough forms.

6. 6

   Wet your hands and roll the dough into golf-ball sized balls (about 2 tablespoons each).

7. 7

   Place in the muffin tin or spaced apart on the baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve warm.