Vegan Pão de Queijo Recipe (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Vegan pão de queijo de tapioca is fluffy Brazilian cheese bread made with potato, tapioca flour, and nutritional yeast for a cheesy party food or appetizer.
Servings: 35 pieces
Ingredients
- 1-2 gold potatoes*
- 1/2 cup reserved potato boiling water
- 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk I used oat milk
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 cups sour manioc flour or tapioca starch*
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- optional
- 1/3 cup grated vegan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and bring a large pot of water to a boil. Peel and chop potatoes into smaller chunks, then boil until fork tender (roughly 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the boiling water.
- Pour the reserved water into a bowl and whisk along with plant milk and olive oil.
- In another large bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients, then add the liquid ingredients to the bowl and mix. If using vegan cheese, fold it into the dough. Start with a spatula and then work the dough using your hands. It may be a little dry at first but just compact the dough and pack it tightly.
- Line your baking tray with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat and roll tablespoon sized balls of dough. Pack them tightly and space out evenly on your baking tray, leaving at least 1" between each ball of dough.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bottom of the bread is golden brown and small cracks start to form on the surface. Enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips
- Feel free to use a small ice cream scoop to help you shape the dough balls, if desired.
- I used a bowl and whisk, but you can also use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
Serving Tips
- You can enjoy this vegan pão de queijo as an anytime snack or serve it on the breakfast table! It is best enjoyed freshly baked (especially this vegan version, which firms up once cold).
Storage Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze in a freezer-safe container for later use. Only store once completely cool, and bake in the oven for a few minutes to enjoy again.