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Cheesy Brazilian cheese bread

Cheesy Brazilian cheese bread


  • Author: REBECCA
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Approx. 24 mini rolls
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This Cheesy Brazilian cheese bread recipe isn’t just a snack; it’s a little taste of magic. It’s crispy on the outside, incredibly soft and chewy on the inside, and bursting with cheesy flavor.


Ingredients

Tapioca Starch (or Polvilho Doce): 2 cups

Milk: ½ cup

Oil (vegetable or olive): ⅓ cup

Salt: 1 teaspoon

Eggs (large): 2

Shredded Hard Cheese (Parmesan, Pecorino, or a blend): 1 cup

Shredded Mozzarella or Monterey Jack: ½ cup


Instructions

1. 1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line a baking sheet.

2. 2. Heat Liquids: In a small saucepan, combine milk, oil, and salt. Heat over medium-low heat until the mixture just begins to simmer.

3. 3. Combine & Scald: In a large bowl, place the tapioca starch. Pour the hot liquid mixture over the tapioca starch. Mix well with a spoon until a shaggy, lumpy dough forms. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes. This “scalding” step is crucial for the chewy texture of the Brazilian cheese bread.

4. 4. Add Eggs & Cheese: Once cooled slightly, add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until fully incorporated. Then, stir in both types of shredded cheese until the dough for your Cheesy Brazilian cheese bread is smooth and well-combined.

5. 5. Form & Bake: Scoop spoonfuls of the dough into the prepared muffin tin or onto the baking sheet, forming small balls. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. These delightful Cheesy Brazilian cheese bread bites will be irresistible.

6. 6. Serve Warm: Enjoy your warm Cheesy Brazilian cheese bread immediately!

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Bread, Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Brazilian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 7g

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