These Brazilian Cheese Bread balls are slightly crisp on the outside, chewy and cheesy in the middle, and naturally gluten-free. Make them once and you’ll see why they are the best quick and easy snack you never knew you needed in your life.
Brazilian cheese bread, also known as pão de queijo, is a delicious and gluten-free snack that originated in Brazil. This blog post will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making this delectable treat in your own kitchen, along with tips for ensuring a great result every time.
If you like quick and easy bread recipes you can make in the blender, be sure to try our classic popover recipe and our Cheddar and Chive Popovers too.
Homemade Brazilian Cheese Bread (pão De Queijo)
These perfect little puffs of cheesy goodness are known as Pao de Queijo in Portuguese, which translates to “bread of cheese.” They have been uber-popular in Brazil since the late 19th century but only recently have found huge popularity in the United States.
In Brazil, Brazilian Cheese Bread is most commonly eaten as a snack or for breakfast served with coffee. It’s similar in texture and flavor to the French gougere, except it’s made with tapioca flour and is, therefore, naturally gluten-free! This also makes them pleasantly chewy and super soft.
This current version seems to have originated in the State of Minas Gerais, where yuca root and dairy are widely available, and the salty Minas cheese is from. Minas cheese is basically like a softer Parmesan or a salty hard cheddar, so in this recipe, we’ve settled with sharp cheddar cheese.
Pao De Queijo (brazilian Cheese Bread) With A Dairy Free Option
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Just like they do in Brazil, you could (and should) try having Brazilian Cheese Bread for breakfast alongside a big cup of coffee and your favorite fruit jam. Here are some other ways to enjoy it as a snack:
How To Make Brazilian Cheese Bread
Or, make enough to serve as a side to Steak Fajitas, Slow Cooker Carnitas or any of your other favorite Latin American entrees.
The most commonly used cheese for Brazilian cheese bread is Parmesan or Cheddar, but you can also use other hard, salty cheeses like Pecorino or aged White Cheddar.
Once the cheese bread has cooled completely, store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
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Yes, you can prepare the batter and refrigerate it for up to 3 days before baking. You can also freeze the unbaked cheese bread for up to a month.
Nowadays, tapioca flour is commonly found in the baking aisle or the gluten-free section of your grocery store. If you can’t find it there, check the Latin American or even Asian aisles, too. As a last resort, you can easily find it for purchase online.
Yes! The brilliant thing about this recipe is that you can actually blend and store the batter up to a week ahead of time. Keep the mixture in an airtight container in the fridge, baking up to a week after making it.
Pão De Queijo
These Brazilian Cheese Bread puffs are slightly crisp on the outside, chewy and cheesy in the middle and are naturally gluten-free. Make them once and you’ll see why they are the best quick and easy snack you never knew you needed in your life.
Calories: 155 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 27 mg | Sodium: 264 mg | Potassium: 36 mg | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 139 IU | Calcium: 86 mg | Iron: 1 mg
Brazilian Cheese Bread is a quick and easy snack to make for breakfast or any other time of day. The salty, cheesy puffs are crisp on the outside, chewy in the middle and naturally gluten-free.This easy Vegan Brazilian Cheese Bread uses tapioca starch, potato, olive oil, and spices to make a dairy-free pão de queijo. Gluten-free.
Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread
Brazilian cheese bread, or pão de queijo, while made up mostly of tapioca starch (and naturally gluten-free!), is also, as the name suggests, heavy on the cheese.
Here are a few quick notes about the main ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.
You can find tapioca starch (also called tapioca flour) in the baking aisle of the grocery store. I recommend Bob's Red Mill brand.
Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe (pão De Queijo)
Garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, black pepper -These seasonings help round out the flavor and make up for the absence of cheese.
Step 1:Pierce the potato with a fork and cook on the appropriate setting in the microwave until cooked and mashes well with a fork.
Add the liquid mixture to the tapioca mixture with a wooden spoon or spatula, stirring until the dry ingredients have been incorporated.
Brazilian Cheese Buns (pão De Queijo) Recipe
Step 6: Bake for 32 to 35 minutes. The outsides should be dry and the bottoms should start turning a golden brown (lift one to check).
I recommend that this vegan recipe is best eaten the day it is made. It is especially good while still warm right out of the oven. You can reheat it in the oven or the microwave.
Heat them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8-10 minutes. The oven method keeps the outside crisp, while the microwave method will not. If using the microwave, heat for 15-20 seconds.
Vegan Pão De Queijo Recipe (brazilian Cheese Bread)
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This easy Vegan Brazilian Cheese Bread recipe uses tapioca starch, potato, olive oil, and spices to make a dairy-free pão de queijo. Gluten-free.
*You can omit the nutritional yeast if needed. The nutritional yeast helps add a cheesy tang to the recipe, but it will bake up just fine without it.
Gluten Free Brazilian Cheese Bread Recipe
To Reheat: You can reheat the bread in the oven or the microwave. Heat them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8-10 minutes. The oven method keeps the outside crisp, while the microwave method will not. If using the microwave, heat for 15-20 seconds.
Calories: 200 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 200 mg | Potassium: 91 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 1 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 7 mg | Iron: 1 mgDo you like garlic bread? I’m sure the answer is who doesn’t? I mean very few people will say no. It’s one of those breads that is hard to say no to especially when it’s *winking right in front of you. Am I right?! Serve it fresh from the oven, you’ll be left speechless.
The best garlic cheese bread minus the gluten. Wait, is that even possible? Umm, Y-E-S! Tapioca flour or cassava flour is going to prove it. This type of flour is naturally gluten-free food that also serves as good source of calcium and iron. It contains zero saturated fat or cholesterol, essential health benefits that are worth mentioning to lower the risk of developing heart disease.
Garlic Brazilian Cheese Bread
Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de queijo) is the most famous bread in Brazil. It’s like talking about pandesal in the Philippines that is eaten regularly for breakfast or snack. The big difference is that Brazilian bread uses tapioca flour (cassava flour) and mozzarella cheese as the main ingredients. It is also a lot quicker to make compared to pandesal that uses wheat flour because you don’t have to spend time waiting for the dough to rise to double its size. Picture below is how Philippines usually think of cassava. Making freshly grated cassava into a sweet dessert simply called cassava cake.
If you’ve been following my food blogs, you’ll notice that I crave fusion foods that are sure to unlock your adventurous appetite. So, let me take your taste buds to Brazil. I’ve never been but I lived near New York City for quite sometime, that made me feel that I’ve been there. If you’ve been to NYC, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.
Using a small ice cream scooper is also a good idea! I actually prefer this size. Just a warning, you’ll eat a lot of this in one seating.
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My name is Dhin. I'm delighted that you are here to join me in cooking delicious food and baking adorable pastries. Working in the kitchen became my therapy when the pandemic struck all of us. Join me on my journey, one bite at a time.Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of cheesy, garlic goodness. Brazilian Cheese Bread is the perfect, gluten free, addition to any meal!
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