Brazilian Cheese Breads (Pão de Queijo)
These moreish Brazilian cheese breads feature a satisfying chew and an addictive cheesy flavour - plus they're naturally gluten free!
These little cheese breads are beloved amongst Brazilians and form an integral part of any traditional feast. Unlike your typical bread, these are naturally gluten-free and are the perfect remedy to Brazil’s lack of wheat production. Instead of wheat, these breads use tapioca flour, made from the cassava, a native vegetable to Brazil. You can buy tapioca flour in any Asian supermarkets or online [BEST BUY]. These cheese breads traditionally use a Brazilian cheese called ‘meia cura’ which is hard to pin down outside of South America, so this recipe uses a combination of parmesan and pecorino to approximate the ‘cured’ flavour of the traditional cheese. Throw all bread-making instincts out of the window, this bread is truly a different creature, and a very delicious one at that. There’s no kneading either. Enjoy them with stew dishes or salads - Brazilians often enjoy them with coffee for breakfast! Let’s go!
