Description
Brazilian pão de queijo showcases authentic flavors of South American cuisine. Classic cheese bread delivers rich, golden perfection you can savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) sharp cheddar, shredded
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 4 tsps baking powder
- 3 tbsps sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cold butter
- 2 tbsps parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease an 8″ x 4″ loaf pan to prevent adhesion.
- Dry Mixture: Thoroughly blend flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform, lightly spiced foundation.
- Butter Integration: Crumble cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter, working until the texture resembles coarse, uneven granules. Fold in cheddar, parmesan, and green onions, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the dry base.
- Wet Components: Whisk eggs until light and frothy, then incorporate milk and sugar, stirring until the liquid becomes smooth and fully combined.
- Batter Formation: Gently merge wet and dry mixtures with minimal stirring, ensuring ingredients are just moistened to preserve a delicate, tender texture. Avoid overmixing to maintain the bread’s soft consistency.
- Baking Process: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes, verifying doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge clean and dry when the cheese bread is perfectly cooked.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir the batter minimally to keep the bread tender and prevent a tough, dense texture.
- Cheese Distribution Tip: Toss cheese and green onions in flour before adding to prevent sinking to the bottom during baking.
- Temperature Matters: Use cold butter and eggs at room temperature for optimal texture and even mixing.
- Doneness Check: A clean toothpick indicates the bread is fully baked; golden edges and a slightly crisp top are additional signs of perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg