Pao de Queijo is Brazilian cheese balls. They are typically served as a snack in parties or social events, or side dish in churrascaria (barbecue restaurants).
Ingredients
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups manioc flour, tapioca flour makes a good substitute
6 ounces of hard cheese (Chedar, Parmesan)
2 eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Mix the milk, water and oil into a pan, and boil until a white foam appears.
Add to this hot mixture the flour and mix well to form a firm ball.
Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Mix in the eggs the cheese (plus the salt and pepper) to the dough. The dough will become sticky and wet.
Grease your hand and form smalls balls 1-2 inch in diameter.
Place the balls on the baking tray.
Cook for 15-20 minutes, until the top begins to brown.
