Pan de yucca, also known as cheese bread or yucca bread, are yummy melt in your mouth warm breads made with cheese and yucca or cassava flour.
- 2 1/2 cups CARMETA’S Fine Cassava Flour
- 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese (or 1 cup cheddar cheese and 2 cups mozzarella)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 oz. butter room temperature, cut into 8 pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 1 – 2 tbsp water if needed
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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In a food processor, combine CARMETA’S Fine Cassava Flour, cheese, baking powder and salt. Blend to mix well. Add the butter and eggs.
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Mix until small dough balls begin to form. If mixture seems too dry add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
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Using cookie cutters or a suitably sized drinking glass, cut dough into desired shapes, press out individual breads, then place breads on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for 7 – 10 minutes until the breads are golden brown. Serve with CARMETA’S Seasoned Lamb Sausages.
CARMETA’S COOKING TIP:
Make the dough ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to a day before baking.
