Brazilian-Style Pao de Queijo
A traditional Brazilian cheese bread recipe with a crispy exterior and a soft, cheesy interior. Perfect as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- ●4 slices prosciutto
- ●1 box (includes tapioca starch, coconut oil, and salt) pao de queijo mix
- ●1 cup shredded de queijo cheese
- ●1 tsp umami seasoning blend
- ●1/2 cup grated brazilian cheese
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1/4 cup melted coconut oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine pao de queijo mix, de queijo cheese, umami seasoning blend, and brazilian cheese.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and melted coconut oil.
- 4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 5
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 6
Shape the dough into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter.
- 7
Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 9
While the cheese bread is baking, cook the prosciutto slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- 10
Once the cheese bread is done, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- 11
Serve warm with crispy prosciutto slices on top.