Pan de Queso (Brazilian Cheese Buns)
Description
These soft and cheesy Pan de Queso get their distinctive puff from tapioca starch - a quick and easy gluten-free recipe popular in Brazil.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups tapioca starch
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1 egg
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
2
Bring water, milk, oil, and salt to boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat; add tapioca starch and mix well. Let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Transfer tapioca mixture to a large bowl. Add egg and mix well to combine. Fold in Parmesan cheese and knead until dough is smooth but still sticky.
4
Scoop out 1 tablespoon of the dough and roll into a small ball; place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.