Savoury Cheese Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1 KG OF MANIOC STARCH
• 1½ TEACUPS OF MEIA-CURA CHEESE, GRATED
• 2 TEACUPS OF MILK
• 1 TEACUP OF OIL
• 6 EGGS
• 2 TABLESPOONS OF SALT

PREPARATION

Mix the manioc starch with the meia-cura cheese; set aside. Combine 2 teacups of water with the milk and oil, then cook until it begins to boil. Remove from the heat and slowly pour it over the manioc starch to heat it, stirring until you obtain a crumbly dough.  When it cools, add the grated cheese and eggs, stirring again until smooth. Shape into balls and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes. 

IN DETAIL: Each family from Minas has its own little secret for the pão de queijo dough. But the fact is that this classic treat conquered the whole country many decades ago. Traditionally, ripened cheese and artisanal manioc starch are part of the recipe.