Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queso)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 28
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 74.8
  • Total Fat: 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 189.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 1.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queso) calories by ingredient


Introduction

This warm, gooey, cheesy Brazilian breast is dairy and soy-free, but surprisingly caloric. Enjoy in moderation. This warm, gooey, cheesy Brazilian breast is dairy and soy-free, but surprisingly caloric. Enjoy in moderation.
Number of Servings: 28

Ingredients

    1LB - Potato, Yukon Gold
    6-1/3 cup Water
    2 cups Tapioca Flour
    1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
    Salt, 2 tsp
    Baking Powder, .5 tsp
    Oregano, ground, 1 tbsp
    1/3 Cup Daiya dairy free mozzarella style shreds
    1/3 Cup Canola Oil

    Attribution: Daniel Biron, 2/4/2013

Tips

You can keep the dough in the fridge for 2 days or freeze balls before baking up to 3 months.


Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Peel and chop Yukon potatoes, boil in 6 cups of water with 1 tsp salt.
3. In a small bowl, add dry ingredients: tapioca flour, nutritional yeast, salt, baking powder, and oregano. Wisk well.
4. In a large bowl, add wet ingredients: cheese shreds, remaining 1/3 cup water, and oil. Add mashed potatoes, mix together and let cool.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients to make a soft, smooth dough.
6. Roll in a 1-1/4-inch balls and transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake for 35 minutes until puffed up and lightly golden. Serve warm (inside should still be gooey).

Serving Size: 28 poofs

Number of Servings: 28

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AVFAIN.