Fluffy & Chewy Pao de Queijo (Cheese Bread)

1. 1

   Mix the shiratamako and tofu until the mixture becomes a little bit softer than your earlobe.

2. 2

   Add the vegetable oil to Step 1, and mix.

3. 3

   The mixture will be very sticky.

4. 4

   Put the ingredients into a separate bowl, and mix with a whisk.

5. 5

   Add to Step 2, and mix well.

6. 6

   The dough will come together, and it won't stick to your hands.

7. 7

   Roll into balls which are about 3 cm in diameter.

8. 8

   Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake in the oven for 12 ~ 15 minutes at 180C.

9. 9

   This is a wiener sausage version.

10. 10

    If you use on slice of stripped bacon per ball in Step 3, this is how they will turn out.

11. 11

    They are incredibly fluffy when freshly baked, but still maintain a great chewy and fluffy texture when cooled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.