Cassava Cheese Bread Rolls

Name: Cassava Cheese Bread Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 2 cups tapioca flour (also sold as tapioca starch); 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, finely grated; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup whole milk; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 1/2 tsp salt

Pillowy, chewy cheese rolls made with tapioca flour for a naturally gluten-free treat inspired by Colombian pandebono and Brazilian pao de queijo. The crisp shell gives way to a stretchy, cheesy interior that is irresistible warm from the oven.

40 minEasyServes 12170 cal/serving

ColombianSideOvenVegetarianHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cups tapioca flour (also sold as tapioca starch)
2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, finely grated
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups tapioca flour (also sold as tapioca starch), 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix until the cheeses are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
3

Add 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup whole milk, and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter to the flour-cheese mixture. Mix with a fork, then use your hands to knead until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. If the dough is too sticky to handle, let it rest for 2 minutes; the tapioca flour will absorb moisture.
4

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
5

Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the rolls are puffed, lightly golden on the outside, and hollow-sounding when tapped on the bottom. Serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Cassava Cheese Bread Rolls dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, finely grated, 1/4 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free side collection instead.

How long does Cassava Cheese Bread Rolls keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Cassava Cheese Bread Rolls?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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