Chef John's Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

Name: Chef John's Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Total time: 45
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 2.25 cups tapioca flour, or more as needed; 0.66666668653488 cup milk; 0.5 cup mild olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 ounces freshly grated mozzarella cheese; 2 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

45 Mins.

Ingredients

24 servings

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2.25 cups tapioca flour, or more as needed
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0.66666668653488 cup milk
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0.5 cup mild olive oil
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1 teaspoon kosher salt

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2 large eggs, beaten
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2 ounces freshly grated mozzarella cheese
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2 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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1 pinch cayenne pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
Place tapioca flour in a mixing bowl; set aside.
Combine milk, olive oil, and salt in a pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Immediately remove from heat and pour into tapioca in the bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough starts to form. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Add eggs, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and cayenne to the bowl; stir with a fork until thoroughly combined. Use a medium ice cream scoop to portion dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Poke down any jagged bits using a wet finger if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are puffed and golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.