Brazilian Cheese Puffs
Pão de queijo
Just in time for Thanksgiving. Mix up in 20 minutes and eat in another, hot from the oven … A simple foolproof recipe. This small cheese bread is typically eaten as a snack but I say it’s a perfect bread accompaniment for a Thanksgiving meal. It’s mild in flavor, and the cheese is not overwhelming. I suppose you could make them cheesier by using stronger tasting cheeses. And if that’s not enough, you could experiment with herbs or just add some minced garlic. This recipe is pretty authentic and I enjoy the simplicity.
A gluten free recipe … The internal stretchiness and crispy exterior of this little puff come from using tapioca flour. Once the batter is mixed you’ll find it’s quite elastic. Rolling into little balls for baking can be a challenge. (Butter those hands!) All is very characteristic of tapioca flour. Mix the batter by hand or use your electric mixer. Either works perfectly.
From my balcony of the Grand Floridian, DisneyWorld … an absolutely fabulous vacation. You might be thinking rides, and yep, I did rides but this was a vacation of great food too. We were lucky enough to stay on the concierge floor, meaning we had all day long access to food & drinks. Many of the taste treats were prepared in the kitchens of the Grand Floridian’s five star restaurants. But we didn’t just eat here.
Next to chocolate, caramel is a family favorite for desserts. With the praises over my