Description
Savor Brazilian Pão de Queijo, a delightful cheese bread that melts hearts with its crispy exterior and gooey center. Warm, cheesy pillows of comfort invite you to experience Brazil’s beloved gluten-free snack that promises pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a loaf pan with a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried thyme until thoroughly blended.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese into the dry mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the ingredients.
- In a separate container, blend buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth and well integrated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into the dry cheese mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a tender texture and prevent dense bread.
- Carefully pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface to create an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when bread is fully cooked.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to reach room temperature.
- Slice and serve the aromatic cheese bread, enjoying it warm or at ambient temperature.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and consistent texture throughout the bread.
- Grate cheeses freshly for maximum flavor and better melting properties in the loaf.
- Customize the herb blend by experimenting with rosemary, basil, or Italian seasoning for unique taste variations.
- Store wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to maintain moisture and freshness for up to 3 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg