Tori’s Pão de Queijo
Tori’s Pão de Queijo
As described in her novel, DANCE AMONG THE FLAMES—a Brazilian dark fantasy rich in culture, spiritual traditions, and food!
These deliciously addictive Brazilian cheese puffs are a reoccurring delight to several characters in Tori’s novel so, naturally, she just HAD to make them at home!
Once again Tori began with an authentic recipe from Olivia’s Cuisine, then adapted it to her Cuisinart and ingredients she could find easily. They can be very tricky. But when they work well, oh my…they are a treat!
Ingredients:
2 cups tapioca flour
1⁄2 plus 1/8 cups milk 1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 large egg (lightly beaten) 1 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F degrees with a rack in the middle.
Combine the milk, water, oil and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
Add the tapioca flour to the bowl of a stand mixer (or food processor).
Once the milk mixture boils, pour it over the flour. Pulse the mixer/processor to mix until the dough becomes fondant- like and sticky.
Add the egg. Pulse to mix.
Add the cheese, 1⁄2 cup at a time, until fully incorporated.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop a heaping tablespoon and wet your hands with cold water to form balls of dough slightly smaller than a golf ball.
Place the balls on the parchment.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden and puffed.
Serve them warm!
Note: Freeze remaining dough balls then store in a zip lock bag.
Find more Brazilian-inspired recipes on the Dance Among the Flames Book Club Page!
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