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Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)

Adapted from Allrecipes Brasil.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 220 grams about 2 cups tapioca starch (also called "tapioca flour")
  • 100 grams freshly-grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Cayenne pepper or paprika for topping (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a mini-muffin pan.
  • In blender, combine all ingredients except for optional cayenne/paprika and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary until you have a thin, liquidy batter.
  • Pour batter into greased mini-muffin pan, leaving 1/4-inch of room at the top. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper or paprika, if desired.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly browned. Cool slightly, then remove from muffin tins and serve immediately.

Notes

These cheese buns are best served hot. The buns keep for several days in an airtight container and reheat well in a toaster oven.