Po De Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
I immediately feel in love with their bread!
Recipe Summary Po De Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
I grew up eating these tasty treats. Always served at the table as an appetizer prior to salad. Totally delicious.Ingredients | Gluten Free Brazilian Cheese Bread1 cup half-and-half½ cup vegetable oil1 pinch salt2 cups tapioca flour2 cups finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese2 eggsDirectionsHeat half-and-half, vegetable, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat; constantly whisk until mixture just starts to boil, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour mixture into a large deep bowl.Stir tapioca flour into half-and-half mixture using a wooden spoon. Mixture will thicken quickly. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Mix Pecorino Romano cheese and eggs into tapioca mixture using an electric mixer or by hand until dough has a paste-like texture. Continue mixing until dough is soft and stretchy. Roll dough into 2- or 3-inch balls and arrange on a baking sheet.Bake in the preheated oven until cheese balls are puffed and hardened on the outside, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.You can use milk or even light milk for those who want a lighter version. Tapioca flour can be found in specialty gluten-free shops.You can substitute 2 cups Parmesan cheese and 1 pinch sea salt for the Pecorino-Romano cheese.If this recipe is too challenging there is a wonderful company called Yoki(R) that make a pre-packaged version that is fantastic.Info | Gluten Free Brazilian Cheese Breadprep: 30 mins cook: 25 mins additional: 20 mins total: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 20 Yield: 20 servings
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