Nut-Free Biscoito de Polvilho
Delight in the irresistibly light and airy texture of Nut-Free Biscoito de Polvilho, a Brazilian classic revamped for allergen-conscious households. Made with cassava starch (polvilho doce), this gluten-free recipe delivers the perfect crunch and subtle flavor in every bite without a trace of nuts. With simple pantry staples like vegetable oil, eggs, and a touch of sugar and salt, these savory treats are quick and easy to whip up in just about 45 minutes. The unique technique of incorporating boiling water into the cassava starch creates a smooth, elastic dough that transforms into golden, puffed delights in the oven. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these nut-free biscoitos are guaranteed to impress guests and satisfy cravings. Ideal keywords for SEO: nut-free snacks, Brazilian biscoitos, gluten-free baking, cassava starch recipes, easy allergen-free treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams cassava starch (polvilho doce)
- 250 milliliters water
- 125 milliliters vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cassava starch, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, bring the water and vegetable oil to a boil.
Once boiling, carefully pour the mixture over the cassava starch in the bowl.
Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture until it comes together, and let it cool for a few minutes until warm to the touch.
Add the eggs to the cooled mixture one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip or a Ziplock bag with a corner snipped off.
Pipe long strips of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each strip as they will expand during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscoitos are puffed up and lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.0 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 71.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2515 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 477.4 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% | |
*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.
