Brazilian cheese bread

Description

oil or butter, for the baking sheet
250ml whole milk
125g unsalted butter
1 tsp salt
300g tapioca flour
2 eggs
100g parmesan, grated

• STEP 1

  Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Oil or butter a baking sheet and set aside.

• STEP 2

  Heat the milk, butter and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tapioca flour. Stir vigorously, then leave to cool a little.

• STEP 3

  Pour the dough into a standing mix to beat the dough until its cool, or use a wooden spoon and beat by hand. Beat the eggs in one at a time, waiting until each is completely incorporated before adding the next. When the dough is glossy and mixed, add the parmesan. Beat again until mixed.

• STEP 4

  Spoon the dough onto the baking sheet in 1 tbsp balls, 5cm apart. Bake for 30 mins until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and eat while still warm.