Pão de Queijo Mineiro

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Bring milk, water, oil, and salt to a boil and pour over both tapioca starches to scald them.

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2 cups sour tapioca starch

1 cup sweet tapioca starch

1 cup milk

1/2 cup water

1/3 cup neutral oil

1 tsp salt

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups grated queijo minas meia-cura or Parmesan

Prepare the defining regional ingredients before cooking so the traditional sequence remains clear.

Taste for salt near the end, especially when cured meat, cheese, or dendê is used.

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