Pão de queijo

Ingredients

• 500 g polvilho azedo (sour tapioca starch) or tapioca flour
• 250 ml milk
• 125 ml vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 200 g grated cheese (Minas curado or Parmesan + mozzarella)

Method

1. 1

   Heat oven to 200°C / 400°F.

2. 2

   Bring milk, oil and salt to the boil and pour over the starch. Mix well and let cool a little.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs one at a time, then knead in the cheese.

4. 4

   With oiled hands roll into small balls and place on a lined tray.

5. 5

   Bake 20–25 minutes until puffed and lightly golden.