Brazilian Cheese Rolls

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Brazilian Cheese Rolls

Pao de queijo

Modified to be vegan by BL Olson

 

225g/8 oz. tapioca flour

50ml/2 fl. oz. sunflower oil

generous pinch sea salt

1 egg or sub to make one egg

6 T. plain soy yogurt

55g/2 oz. hard-style cheese sub , preferably soy Parmesan

 

Makes 12

 

Preheat the oven to 230C/450F/gas 8. Sift the flour into a bowl. In

a saucepan, combine the oil and salt with 80ml/3 fl. oz. water and

bring to a boil. Slowly pour onto the sifted tapioca flour, stirring it to a

stiff dough with a wooden spoon. When the dough has cooled slightly,

stir in the egg, then the yogurt, and finally the cheese sub. Grease your

hands well with an oily paper towel, then form the dough into 12

balls. Arrange them on a non-stick baking sheet.

 

Put into the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 180C/350F/gas 4.

Bake for

25-30 minutes. You should be able to tell that the rolls are done by the

appetizing smell, but you can test for doneness by inserting a skewer; if it

comes out clean they are ready. Cool on a wire rack.

 

 

You could also form them into " sticks " or twists for a different kind of treat

with soups or stews.