Itty Bitty Brazilian Cheese Rolls

The Edifying Conscience · Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 2907

Don't say I didn't warn you. These are highly addictive! I just ate 8! Thank goodness they're little. They are the perfect cocktail hour nibble and great served with a beer or glass of wine.

Itty Bitty Brazilian Cheese Rolls

1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup olive oil [I used canola]
1 egg
1 cup tapioca starch
2 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese [I added 3 tablespoons.]
pinch of salt [I didn't measure, but maybe a 1/4 teaspoon.]
Optional: fleur de sel & rosemary

In a blender add milk, oil, egg, tapioca starch, cheese and salt and blend until will combined. Scrape down sides of mixer and blend again. Pour batter 3/4 full into ungreased, non-stick mini-muffin tins. [Forgot and sprayed mine...will continue to do so.]

If you like, top with some a bit of fresh herbs (rosemary, etc) or a piece of fleur de sel.

Bake in a 400F oven for a maximum of 20 minutes. [I baked it at 400*F using convection and they were fine.]

The Edifying Conscience · Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 2907

I forgot to add that these are hollow when cooked. They're best when served straight from the oven.

ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 4941 Location: Nebraska

What the heck is fleur de sel?

Because I'm not fancy enough to own such things. :<

These sound dangerous to my waistline.
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The Edifying Conscience · Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 2907

Sea salt flakes. I use Maldon.

Over the weekend I seven varieties of salt in my spice cabinet: Maldon, French Grey, Himalayan Rose, Spanish Smoked, homemade smoked kosher, table salt and kosher. I have a salt thing.

TenKLady · Joined: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 121 Location: Westminster, CO

I made these rolls a couple of days ago and they were so good! Very quick and easy to make. I'll be making these often. Thanks TEC!

Laura

The Edifying Conscience · Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 2907

They are so shockingly quick! I'm glad I found the recipe and tried them. I just wish I knew from where it came.

Os,
Regarding the salt I think any type of salt on top would work. Just go very, very light with table salt. I forgot the salt one time and they were bland so don't omit it.

Irish Daveyboy · Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Posts: 66 Location: Dublin Ireland

From the Dutch Website Livaad.
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Brazillian Cheese Breads.
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Photos of BCB's posted by people that have made them.
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Photos of Brazillian Cheese Breads from Around the World
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ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 4941 Location: Nebraska

I'm going to try these for an upcoming party. How many does 1 mix make?
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The Edifying Conscience · Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 2907

Twenty four when made in a mini-muffin tin. Once baked they're hollow on the inside and they're like eating chips/popcorn...can't have just one. So, make lots!

Also, they leftovers aren't good, but I've made the batter and only baked part. Used the remainder of the batter a couple of days later.

rpf1007 · Joined: 13 Feb 2008 Posts: 699 Location: Chicago

These looks great. I'll have to try them when I have some time this weekend!
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ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 4941 Location: Nebraska

These turned out really good! I ended up going with 3 Tbs of cheese and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. The only problem is they cool off really fast. And 4-5 hours after baking they aren't nearly as good. I doubt I'll be making them again for our parties since it's so hard to plan "fresh" food. However, I'd certainly advocate these as a snack.
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HadassahSukkot · Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Posts: 280 Location: Hessen, Germany

Wow, that looks much easier than the brazillian pao de quejillo recipe I have!

I am definitely trying that one.
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HadassahSukkot · Joined: 04 Aug 2006 Posts: 280 Location: Hessen, Germany

These were really good, but I think I prefer the original recipe... this one, I will have to play with the oven settings, since they browned a bit too fast. Embarassed

I was in the middle of frying chicken, so I didn't notice until too late.
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mom2cassie · Joined: 22 Oct 2008 Posts: 72

First, I will agree these are addictive! LOL Part of it is... it's so nice to have a "bread product" that is tasty as well as being quick and easy.

But I also wanted to mention an odd alternate use we tried. Hamburger buns! The concept started b/c I made them in a regular muffin pan and tried them as little BLT "sliders". SO yummy.

Then, I decided to try them in my muffin top pan. It was the perfect amount to make 5 rolls that were just delicious and perfectly shaped for a good burger. I almost liked it better than a traditional roll b/c it is almost hollow on the inside. It helps keep the burger and all its toppings inside...

Thanks!

lea