Pão de Queijo

Ingredients9

• sour tapioca starch (polvilho azedo)250 g
• sweet tapioca starch (polvilho doce)150 g
• whole milk120 ml
• vegetable oil80 ml
• water80 ml
• salt1 tsp
• eggs2
• minas cheese, grated200 g
• parmesan cheese, grated50 g

Method

1. Heat the milk, water, oil, and salt in a saucepan until just boiling.
2. Pour the hot liquid over both tapioca starches in a bowl and stir until a sticky dough forms. Let it cool until warm.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Knead in the grated cheeses until evenly mixed. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
5. With oiled hands, roll into balls about 3 cm across and place on a lined baking sheet.
6. Bake at 200°C for 20–25 minutes until puffed and lightly golden. Serve warm.