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Recipe created by: SOFTWAREJAG.COM
Recipe created: 04/14/2013
Origin country:
ECUADOR

Category:
APPETIZERS

Recipe name:0000000027
PAN DE YUCA OR CHEESE BREAD

Picture:
pandeyucaorcheesebread.jpg



Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups yuca starch (sometimes also called yuca flour) or tapioca starch
- 4 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 stick of butter, room temperature, cut into 8 pieces
- 2 large eggs
- Optional 1-2 tbs water, if needed



Yields / Serves:
0

Preparation time (min):


Approximate cost:
0.00

Recommended drink:


Rating:
4

Difficulty:
3

Preparation:




Paso #1

Pan de yuca is also known as chipas in Argentina, pan de queso in Colombia, and pao de queijo in Brazil, it is made with yuca starch, cheese, butter and eggs. Yuca bread makes a delicious warm appetizer and the breads can be made in advance and baked minutes before serving






Paso #2

Combine the yuca starch or flour, cheese, baking powder and salt in a food processor, blend to mix well.

Add the butter and eggs

Mix until small dough balls begin to form, if it’s too dry add 1-2 tbs of water







Paso #3

Remove the dough from the food processor and roll into a ball, you can make the dough ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to a day.







Paso #4

Pre-heat the oven to 500 F .

Make small round shaped breads with the dough and place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Bake immediately or store in the fridge until ready to bake.







Paso #5

Bake for about 7 minutes and turn on broiler until the breads are golden, about 3-5 minutes.

Serve immediately, can be served alone or with tree tomato aji.