Yucca Buns

6 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup tapioca flour, plus extra for kneading
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups oaxaca cheese or 2 cups other fresh white cheese, such as mozzarella, finely grated
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 -3 tablespoons heavy cream, if necessary

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F
  2. 2
    Line a baking pan with aluminum foil, and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. 3
    Set aside.
  4. 4
    Combine the tapioca flour and baking powder together in a large bowl.
  5. 5
    Stir in the cheese and egg yolks.
  6. 6
    Mix until the dough forms a ball.
  7. 7
    Lightly flour a work surface and turn the dough out.
  8. 8
    Knead the dough with your hands until the dough is smooth, even-textured, and not sticky.
  9. 9
    If the dough doesn't come together or seems too stiff, then add cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it comes together and feels supple.
  10. 10
    Divide the dough into 10 even pieces and with your hands, roll each into a ball.
  11. 11
    Shape the balls into ovals and place them 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  12. 12
    Bake until the rolls are pale gold (not browned), about 15 to 20 minutes.
  13. 13
    Cool on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes and serve while still warm.

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