Texas de Brazil Cheese Bread Recipe

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A crispy, golden Brazilian cheese bread with a soft, chewy, and stretchy center made from tapioca flour. This easy homemade version delivers the same flavor and texture as restaurant-style pão de queijo.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings: 4

Course: Appetizer, Bread, Snack

Cuisine: Brazilian

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 1/3 cup Tapioca flour Also called tapioca starch

3/4 cup Milk Whole milk preferred

1/3 cup Vegetable oil Or olive oil

1 large Egg Room temperature

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated

3/4 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded

1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste

Equipment

Saucepan For heating milk and oil
Mixing bowl For combining ingredients
Wooden spoon or spatula For mixing dough
Baking sheet For baking
Parchment paper Prevents sticking
Measuring cups and spoons For accuracy
Cheese grater For fresh cheese

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat milk and oil in a saucepan until it starts to simmer, then remove from heat and mix in tapioca flour and salt to form a sticky dough.

Step 3

Let the dough cool for 5 minutes, then add the egg and mix until smooth.

Step 4

Stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until fully combined, then shape the dough into small balls using lightly oiled hands.

Step 5

Place the balls on the tray and bake for 18–20 minutes until puffed and golden, then cool slightly and serve warm.

Notes

Use tapioca flour only; cassava flour will not give the same texture.
Freshly grated cheese gives the best flavor and melts.
The dough will be sticky; oil your hands when shaping.
Do not overbake to keep the center soft and chewy.
Best served warm for optimal texture and taste.