Pao De Queijo - Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Gluten-Free)

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 190C ( 375 F) and grease a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Sift the the tapioca starch into a large bowl.

3. 3

   Set aside.

4. 4

   Combine the vegetable oil, water, and salt in a saucepan and heat until almost boiling.

5. 5

   You can use the mcrowave for this step if you wish.

6. 6

   Pour the hot liquid into the bowl of tapioca starch.

7. 7

   Mix and allow to stand for 10 minutes at room temperature Cover the bowl with a clean cloth or tea-towel.

8. 8

   Mix in the egg and cheese into the rested dough.

9. 9

   Roll the dough using your hands into balls and place on a baking sheet.

10. 10

    1 to 2 teaspoons makes a good sized cheese puff.

11. 11

    Place the balls approx one inch apart on your baking tray.

12. 12

    Bake 20-25 minutes, until the tops of the balls begin to turn brown.

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    Eat warm from the oven or cool and freeze to be reheated later.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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