Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Pao de Queijo)

written by The Recipe Exchange | February 28, 2020

Ingredients

2 cups tapioca starch
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs
6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet

Place tapioca starch and salt in a large bowl.

Bring vegetable oil, water, and milk to a boil over medium heat until a white foam appears. Pour milk mixture over tapioca starch and stir until well mixed; allow dough to rest for 15 minutes. Mix eggs and Parmesan cheese into dough. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.

Bake in preheated oven until rolls are browned, 15 to 20 minutes.