Brazilian cheese bread (pão de queijo)

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   step 1

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   Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Oil or butter a baking sheet and set aside.

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   step 2

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   Heat the milk, butter and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tapioca flour. Stir vigorously, then leave to cool a little.

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   step 3

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   Pour the dough into a standing mix to beat the dough until its cool, or use a wooden spoon and beat by hand. Beat the eggs in one at a time, waiting until each is completely incorporated before adding the next. When the dough is glossy and mixed, add the parmesan. Beat again until mixed.

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   step 4

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   Spoon the dough onto the baking sheet in 1 tbsp balls, 5cm apart. Bake for 30 mins until crisp and golden. Remove from the oven and eat while still warm.

   30 minutes

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