Where can I find "biscoito de polvilho" in the USA?

Have you ever heard of "biscoito de polvilho" (tapioca starch cookies)? With its light and crispy texture, this treat is definitely on the list of simple and delicious foods that everyone loves, after all, with each bite, the desire to eat more and more increases.

Therefore, if you live in the United States and miss this delicious food, we will tell you a little about its origin, an easy recipe to make at home, and where to find it for purchase. Shall we?

The origin of "biscoito de polvilho"

Traditionally from Minas Gerais, "biscoito de polvilho" was developed in a bakery in São Paulo, becoming very popular among "cariocas" (people from Rio de Janeiro).

It is not known for sure who invented this recipe that pleases so many Brazilians and tourists, only that it has been consumed for a long time. According to research by historian Luís Câmara Cascudo, author of the book "História da Alimentação no Brasil" (History of Food in Brazil), some farms in Minas Gerais were already preparing "biscoitos de polvilho" since the 18th century.

However, in São Paulo, according to data collected by researcher Rosa Belluzzo, author of the book "São Paulo — Memória e Sabor (Unesp)" (São Paulo — Memory and Flavor), the cookies were served at the table with "bolinhos de chuva" (rain cakes), "sequilhos" (cornstarch cookies), and other appetizers.

Read also: 3 tapioca recipes to make in the USA

Biscoito de polvilho recipe

Biscoito de polvilho ingredients:

• 500g of sour tapioca starch.
• 200ml of boiling water.
• 150ml of oil.
• 5 eggs.
• Salt to taste.

HOW TO PREPARE BISCOITO DE POLVILHO:

• In a pan, place the water and leave it on the stove until it reaches boiling temperature.

• Then, take a deep bowl and add the tapioca starch, boiling water, and oil at room temperature. Mix well and gradually add salt.

• After mixing everything, put the dough into a piping bag and shape the cookies as you prefer (stick, round, or ball).

• Finally, bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 20 minutes. Don't forget to check so they don't burn.

Enjoy your meal!

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