Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo)

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups olive oil or butter
• 0.33 cups water
• 0.33 cups milk or soy milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups tapioca flour
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 0.67 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 beatens eggs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Combine olive oil, water, milk, and salt in a large saucepan and place over high heat.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil and immediately remove from the heat.

3. 3

   Stir in tapioca flour and garlic, stirring until smooth. Set aside to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir cheese and eggs into tapioca mixture until combined; the dough will be chunky, like cottage cheese.

5. 5

   Drop dough by 1/4 cup-size balls onto an ungreased baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve and enjoy!