We crossed the Atlantic Ocean to pick up a recipe from our Brazilian brothers: cheese biscuits, baked or fried.
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Today we bring flavors from Brazil, which you’ve probably never heard of, let alone try. But we warn you right away: this Cheese Biscuit it can be a real temptation and we are not responsible if you really cannot stop eating.
It is an excellent alternative to the breakfast or for a snack throughout the day, for you and your children to take with you packed lunch from school.
The cheese biscuit is very light, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. And it is this triple combination that makes it a perfect aperitif. See how to prepare.
Cheese Biscuit
Kitchen:Brazilian
Type:snack
Setup time:01:00
Ingredients
- 3 cups sweet sprinkle tea
- 3 cups grated half-cured Minas cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 3 c. butter soup
- 1/2 c. salt tea
- 1 c. powdered yeast tea
method of preparation
- Put all the ingredients in a bowl, mix and knead well, starting to knead the dough until it is very smooth.
- Cover with a cloth and let rest for 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Model the cheese biscuits as you wish – they are usually cylinder-shaped.
- Arrange on a tray, lined with parchment paper, to take to the oven.
- Turn on the oven at 200º.
- When the baking sheet is well filled – do not forget to leave room for them to rise – and the oven is hot, place the baking sheet in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until they are golden brown.
- Store the cookies in a container with a lid, tightly closed, to maintain their lightness for longer.
Fried Cheese Biscuit

Kitchen:Brazilian
Type:snack
Setup time:00:40
Ingredients
- 500 of sour sprinkle
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tea cup of milk
- 1/2 teacup of oil
- 1/2 tea cup of water
- 1 c. salt tea
- 1 c. Cornmeal Soup
- 2 c. grated parmesan cheese soup
method of preparation
- In a pan, put the oil, water, milk and salt.
- Place over medium heat and leave until it starts to boil.
- Place the sour starch in a bowl and gradually pour the boiling mixture.
- Mix until you form a farofa. Then let it cool down a bit.
- Add cornmeal and grated cheese, mix well.
- Add the eggs and mix the dough.
- Take a portion of the dough, shape it the way you want it and fry it in warm oil.
- Let the biscuit fry slowly.
- Drain on kitchen paper.
- Serve when they are cold.