Biscoito de Polvilho
Biscoito de Polvilho, a classic Brazilian snack, is a delightful treat that's crispy on the outside and airy on the inside, making it irresistibly addictive. Made with sweet tapioca starch (polvilho doce), a staple ingredient in Brazilian cuisine, these golden biscuits achieve their signature puffiness through a simple yet ingenious technique. The dough is enriched with milk, sunflower oil, and eggs, creating a rich, glossy batter that's piped into fun shapes before being baked to perfection. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or even a gluten-free bread alternative, these light and savory biscuits boast a delicate crunch that’s sure to please. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or at room temperature, this traditional recipe is a must-try for lovers of global flavors and authentic Brazilian cuisine. Keywords: Biscoito de Polvilho recipe, Brazilian tapioca biscuits, gluten-free snack, authentic Brazilian appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Sweet Tapioca Starch (Polvilho Doce)
- 125 milliliters Sunflower Oil
- 250 milliliters Water
- 250 milliliters Milk
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sunflower oil, water, milk, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just reaches a boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the sweet tapioca starch all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the dough pulls away from the sides of the saucepan and forms a cohesive mass.
Allow the dough to cool slightly, then transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
Add the eggs to the dough one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy. The final consistency should be like that of a thick batter.
Fill a piping bag fitted with a large open star or round tip with the dough.
Pipe small rings or logs of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for expansion.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the biscoitos are puffed and golden brown.
Allow the biscuits to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.5 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 77.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 395 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 7335 mg | 319% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 456.7 g | 166% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 494 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 595 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
