Tapioca Buns Recipes

BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD (PAO DE QUEIJO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pour olive oil, water, milk, and salt into a large saucepan, and place over high heat. When the mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat immediately, and stir in tapioca flour and garlic until smooth. Set aside to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir the cheese and egg into the tapioca mixture until well combined, the mixture will be chunky like cottage cheese. Drop rounded, 1/4 cup-sized balls of the mixture onto an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

BRAZILIAN CHEESE ROLLS (PAO DE QUEIJO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet
• Place tapioca starch and salt in a large bowl.
• Bring vegetable oil, water, and milk to a boil over medium heat until a white foam appears. Pour milk mixture over tapioca starch and stir until well mixed; allow dough to rest for 15 minutes. Mix eggs and Parmesan cheese into dough. Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until rolls are browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

TAPIOCA BUNS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Melt the coconut oil and set aside to cool.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the tapioca flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Add the shredded cheese and mix well.
• Add the eggs and the coconut oil Mix it well with a fork at first and then by kneading. (The dough may seem too dry, but you don't it sticky. Knead it very well. If it continues to fall apart add 1 tablespoon of water.).
• Separate the dough into 6 equal sizes then shape each into rounds about an inch thick.
• Place them about an inch apart on a lightly oiled baking sheet or parchment paper and bake for 11-12 minutes. (They will flatten out some and turn a very light brown. If they get too brown they will be tough.).
• Cool about 5 minutes before serving.