Jul 14 2026

Pão De Queijo Recipe

Time40m
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine the milk, vegetable oil, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Mix Tapioca Flour

    Once the mixture is boiling, remove it from heat and stir in the tapioca flour until fully combined. Let it cool for a few minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Cheese

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then fold in the grated Parmesan cheese and baking powder.

  5. 5

    Shape the Dough

    Using your hands, shape the dough into small balls (about the size of a golf ball) and place them on a greased baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm.

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