Pão de Queijo

Name: Pão de Queijo
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 cup polvilho azedo flour (see Note); ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; ½ cup milk; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon rapid-rise dry yeast; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 large egg, beaten

Cheese Rolls

Preparation info

Makes
24
rolls

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Brazil

By Christopher Idone

Published 1995

About

These chewy little rolls, similar to our popovers, are popular throughout São Paulo, Rio, and Minas Gerais. They are made with polvilho azedo, a sour and slightly gritty flour, processed from the manioc root.

Ingredients

1 cup polvilho azedo flour (see Note)
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons

Americas
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Minas Gerais
São Paulo
Bread
Vegetarian

Method

In a large bowl combine the polvilho flour, flour, salt, yeast, and Parmesan cheese. In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat, then remove and add the butter.

When the butter is melted, pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients.

Combine the ingredients with a wooden spoon, then add the egg and stir until combined. Cover and set aside for ½ hour.