Pão de queijo

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• 500 g Cassava starch

• bowl

Pour the cassava starch into a large bowl.

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• 125 ml water
• 125 ml milk
• 125 ml oil
• 1 tbsp salt

• saucepan

Combine all liquids and salt in a small saucepan and heat until it boils.

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• wooden spoon

Pour the boiling mixture over the cassava flour gently mixing with a wooden spoon so that all is wet and let cool down to room temperature.

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• 3 eggs

Add the eggs, previously beaten with a fork, mixing thoroughly with the wooden spoon untill everything is combined.

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• 400 g grated cured cheese

Add the cheese and correct the salt as it depends on the salt content of the chosen cheese.

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With oiled hands, using a table spoon to grab the dough, make 3 cm diameter balls and bake in a 180° pre heated oven for around 25min. They shoud be firm and lightly coloured on the outside.

Enjoy your meal!