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Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 24-cavity mini muffin pan very liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Step 2 of 6
Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Place the milk, olive oil, egg, tapioca flour, and salt in a blender. Process on high until smooth. Add the cheeses and pulse until incorporated, 4 to 5 times.
PRO TIP A kitchen scale is highly recommended for this recipe, as tapioca flour is difficult to measure accurately in cups.
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Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Pour the mixture into cavities of muffin pan, filling each slightly more than half full.
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Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Bake the pão de queijo on middle rack of oven until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Check to see that pão de queijo is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Allow pão de queijo to cool for 5 minutes, then use the tip of a sharp knife to remove from pan. Serve warm.