South American Cheesy Bread Bites

1. Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour tapioca starch, Diamond crystal kosher salt, and baking powder.

2. Add Wet Ingredients

Pour in the whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and crack in the large eggs. Mix everything together with your hands until well combined, which should take about two minutes. The mixture will be quite sticky.

3. Incorporate Cheeses

Add the chopped sharp Cheddar cheese and chopped Grana Padano cheese to the dough. Knead the dough for another two minutes until the cheese is evenly distributed. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough overnight.

4. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the oven rack in the center position.

5. Form Dough Balls

Take the dough out of the refrigerator. Using your hands, roll the dough into smooth, 2-inch balls. You can use your thumb or the back of a wooden spoon to make a small indent in each ball, ensuring they are evenly sized.

6. Bake

Arrange the dough balls on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart to allow for expansion. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through. The rolls are done when they are puffed up and golden brown on the outside.

7. Optional: Freeze Dough Balls

If you'd like to prepare these ahead of time, you can freeze the unbaked dough balls on a sheet tray until they are hard. Once frozen, transfer them to a zipper-lock bag. When you're ready to enjoy them, simply bake from frozen as directed above.