- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
Pão de queijo is a classic Brazilian snack and breakfast bread. Light and airy, with a delightful chew and savory, cheesy flavor, each puff has a lightly crispy exterior and a tender, bubbly center. Felipe Donnelly's version is a must-have at his New York City restaurant, Comodo. It's the perfect two-bite snack with hints of cayenne and nutmeg.
Ingredient:
- 5 ounces Parmesan or pecorino Romano cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups tapioca flour (about 8 1/2 ounces) (see Note) or manioc starch
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling and shaping
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup water
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Pinch of black pepper
