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Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)

Servings 20 mini cheese breads

Equipment

  • Mini muffin pan

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan
  • cup milk
  • cups tapioca flour
  • ½ cup packed grated cheese, we used white cheddar
  • ¾ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. 
  • Brush a small amount of olive oil around the insides of each well of a non-stick mini muffin tin. *Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender so that everything gets blended well.
  • Allow the batter to rest for about 20-30 minutes, and then give it a quick blend. 
  • Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, leaving about a 1/8” inch from the top.
  • Bake at 400°F in the oven for 15-20 minutes until all puffy and nicely browned. 
  • Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack for a few minutes.
  • Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. 
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