Pão de Queijo

Ingredients

Tapioca flour

2 cups

Milk

1 cup

Vegetable oil

1/2 cup

Salt

1 teaspoon

Minced garlic

2 cloves

Parmesan cheese, grated

1 cup

Eggs

2 large

Optional: Feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 cup

Optional: Fresh herbs (like parsley or chives), chopped

1/4 cup

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, vegetable oil, and salt. Heat over medium heat until it starts to boil.
3. Once boiling, remove from heat and quickly add the tapioca flour. Stir vigorously using a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth dough.
4. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and if desired, crumbled feta and fresh herbs. Mix until well combined and the dough is smooth.
6. Using your hands, shape the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each ball.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pão de queijo is golden brown and crispy on the outside.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy the delightful cheesy goodness!