Pão de Queijo
Chewy, puffy cheese bread balls made with tapioca flour and Minas cheese.
Why It Works
Tapioca starch gelatinizes when scalded, creating the signature chewy-crisp texture that wheat flour cannot replicate; eggs provide lift without yeast, making them naturally gluten-free.
Key Ingredients
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