15-Min Crispy Pão de Queijo
Pillowy cheese bread balls that puff up golden in 15 minutes—no yeast, no waiting. Traditionally Mineiro, but fast enough for a weeknight snack or breakfast.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan until steaming, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 2
Stir tapioca starch and cheese into the warm mixture until combined. The mixture will be thick and paste-like.
Step 3
Let cool for 2 minutes, then beat in the egg until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Step 4
Line a baking sheet with parchment. Scoop dough into 12 walnut-sized balls and space them 2 inches apart.
Step 5
Bake at 400°F for 12 minutes until puffed and golden brown on top; they will deflate slightly as they cool.
Step 6
Serve warm. They're best eaten within a few hours but are still good at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- ice cream scoop (optional, for uniform balls)
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