Brazilian · bread
Pao de Queijo
Pao de Queijo reads richness 5.1, umami 4.7 and salinity 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Brazilian bread, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.1 · Umami 4.7 · Salinity 4.2 · Sweetness 1.9 · Funk & Ferment 1.4 · Sourness 0.7
What's in it (6)
- 2 cups tapioca starch (polvilho azedo)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup queijo Minas
- 1 tsp salt
Time & effort: about 30 min (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 193.9 kcal, 7.5 g protein, 11.3 g fat, 16.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Bring milk and oil to a boil, pour over tapioca starch, and stir vigorously into a clumpy dough; let cool slightly.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in cheese and salt until a sticky stretchy dough forms.
- Portion into balls and bake at high heat until puffed, golden, and hollow inside.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.