Origin Brazil
Brazilian Cheese Bread also known as Pao de Queijo is a small baked bread that is crispy on the outside and soft chewy inside. It is made with tapioca flour cheese eggs and milk. People in Brazil enjoy it for breakfast snacks or with tea and coffee. The bread is naturally gluten free and has a mild cheesy taste that feels warm and comforting.
This recipe is written in simple easy English so anyone can follow and bake fresh Brazilian cheese bread at home.
What Is Brazilian Cheese Bread
Brazilian cheese bread is made with
- tapioca flour
- cheese
- eggs
- milk
- oil
The dough is soft and sticky and turns chewy after baking.
Ingredients You Will Need
For the Dough
- 1 cup tapioca flour
- Half cup milk
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Half teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- Half cup grated cheese mozzarella or cheddar
Step by Step Method to Make Brazilian Cheese Bread
Step 1
Heat Milk and Oil
- Add milk oil and salt to a pan.
- Heat until it starts to boil.
- Switch off the heat.
Step 2
Add Tapioca Flour
- Add tapioca flour to the hot milk mix.
- Mix well until it becomes sticky and smooth.
- Let it cool for a few minutes.
Step 3
Add Egg and Cheese
- Add egg to the dough.
- Mix well until combined.
- Add grated cheese.
- Mix again until smooth.
The dough will be sticky and soft.
Step 4
Shape the Bread
- Grease your hands lightly.
- Take small portions of dough.
- Roll into small balls.
- Place them on a baking tray.
Step 5
Bake the Bread
- Preheat oven.
- Bake for fifteen to twenty minutes.
- The bread should puff and turn light golden.
Serve and Enjoy
Serve cheese bread warm.
It tastes great with
- tea
- coffee
- soup
- simple butter
The outside is light crisp and the inside is soft and chewy.
Tips for Perfect Cheese Bread
- Use good quality cheese
- Do not overbake
- Dough will be sticky and that is normal
- Eat fresh for best taste
- Add more cheese for stronger flavor
Variations You Can Try
- Add herbs
- Add garlic powder
- Add parmesan cheese
- Make smaller bite size balls
Approximate Nutrition per Serving
Values may vary
- Calories 180 to 260
- Carbohydrates 22g
- Protein 6g
- Fat 9g