Name: Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Yield: Makes about 18
Ingredients: ½ cup whole milk; ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter; 1½ teaspoons kosher salt; 2 cups tapioca flour; 2 large eggs; 5 ounces fresh farmer's cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup); 2 ounces crumbled Parmesan (about ½ cup)

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Laura Murray, styling by Anna Bilingskog

Pão de queijo, which means “cheese bread” in Portuguese, is a delightful snack from Brazil made with tapioca flour (meaning it's gluten-free) and cheese. Our recipe calls for both Parmesan, which adds a sharp and salty flavor, and farmer's cheese, which is creamy and milky. You definitely want both!

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