Pão de Queijo

Chewy, cheesy Brazilian bread puffs made with tapioca starch. Naturally gluten-free and addictive warm.

Ingredients

• 250 ml whole milk
• 80 ml vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 250 g tapioca starch
• 2 eggs
• 150 g grated parmesan or mature cheese

Method

1. Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Bring the milk, oil and salt to a boil.
2. Pour the hot liquid over the tapioca starch in a bowl and mix until it's a sticky dough. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the cheese, until smooth and stretchy.
4. Roll into walnut-sized balls and set them on a lined tray.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until puffed and pale golden. Eat warm.