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Brazilian Cheese Bread Bites (Mini Muffin Pan) Recipe

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Delightfully chewy and cheesy Brazilian Cheese Bread Bites made in a mini muffin pan. These gluten-free mini snacks are crisp on the outside and soft and elastic inside, perfect for parties or a savory snack any time of day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup tapioca starch (tapioca flour)
  • ½ tsp salt

      • Wet Ingredients

      • ½ cup whole milk
      • ¼ cup oil
      • 1 large egg (room temperature)
      • ¾ cup finely grated cheese (preferably Parmesan or a similar hard cheese)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Mini Muffin Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease all 24 mini muffin cups very well to prevent sticking as the breads puff considerably during baking.
  2. Heat Milk Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the whole milk, oil, and salt. Heat the mixture gently until it just begins to simmer. Avoid letting it boil to maintain the right dough texture.
  3. Combine Tapioca Starch with Hot Milk Mixture: Place the tapioca starch in a heatproof bowl. Immediately pour the hot milk mixture over the tapioca starch and stir vigorously until a thick, glossy dough forms. Let the dough rest for 2 to 3 minutes until it is warm but not hot.
  4. Add Egg and Mix: Add the room-temperature egg to the dough and whisk thoroughly. The dough may look separated initially, but continue mixing until it becomes smooth and stretchy.
  5. Fold in Cheese: Gently fold in the finely grated cheese until it is evenly distributed throughout the dough. The final dough should be thick, elastic, and sticky, similar to choux pastry consistency.
  6. Fill Muffin Cups: Scoop or pipe the dough into the prepared mini muffin cups, filling each about halfway to allow room for puffing.
  7. Bake: Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 16 to 18 minutes until the breads are puffed, lightly golden, and set. For a deeper golden color, bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes, but monitor closely to prevent burning.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the cheese breads rest for 3 to 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the pan. They will firm up as steam escapes, enhancing their texture.

Notes

  • Greasing the muffin pan thoroughly is essential to prevent sticking due to puffing.
  • Use room-temperature egg for better dough consistency.
  • You can experiment with different cheeses such as mozzarella or cheddar for a varied flavor.
  • If dough looks separated after adding egg, continue mixing until smooth; this is normal.
  • Serve warm for the best chewy and cheesy experience.

Keywords: Brazilian cheese bread, Pão de Queijo, mini cheese bites, gluten-free snack, Brazilian snack, tapioca bread, cheesy bites

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