Pão de Queijo - Brazilian Cheese Balls

Ingredients

• 200 g tapioca flour
• 150 g minas cheese
• 2 whole eggs
• 120 ml milk
• 60 g butter
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp white pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 200°C. Finely grate the minas cheese.

2. Step 2

   In a saucepan, bring the milk and butter to a boil together.

3. Step 3

   Pour the hot mixture over the tapioca flour in a bowl and stir quickly.

4. Step 4

   Let cool for 5 minutes, then incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well.

5. Step 5

   Add the grated cheese, salt, and white pepper, mixing until you have a smooth dough.

6. Step 6

   Shape into balls using two spoons or damp hands, place on a greased baking sheet.

7. Step 7

   Bake for 15-20 minutes until the balls are golden and slightly puffed.

8. Step 8

   Serve hot or at room temperature with coffee or fresh juice.