Ingredients

• 4 cups tapioca starch
• 2½ cups grated semi-hard cheese, such as Parmesan, mozzarella, or a combination
• 2 large eggs
• 7 tablespoons butter, softened
• ½ cup milk, plus more if needed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for a lighter texture)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the tapioca starch, salt, and baking powder.
3. Add the grated cheese and mix well.
4. Add the softened butter and eggs. Mix until the mixture has a crumbly texture.
5. Gradually add the milk, mixing until a soft, workable dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add a little more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.
6. Shape the dough into small balls or traditional chipa rings.
7. Arrange the chipa on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each piece.
8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until puffed and lightly golden.
9. Let cool for a few minutes and serve warm.

Serving Tip: Chipa is especially delicious warm with coffee, tea, or mate.

Flourless Chipa Bites: Small but Mighty

Ingredients

• 4 cups tapioca starch
• 2½ cups grated semi-hard cheese, such as Parmesan, mozzarella, or a combination
• 2 large eggs
• 7 tablespoons butter, softened
• ½ cup milk, plus more if needed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for a lighter texture)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the tapioca starch, salt, and baking powder.
3. Add the grated cheese and mix well.
4. Add the softened butter and eggs. Mix until the mixture has a crumbly texture.
5. Gradually add the milk, mixing until a soft, workable dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add a little more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.
6. Shape the dough into small balls or traditional chipa rings.
7. Arrange the chipa on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between each piece.
8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until puffed and lightly golden.
9. Let cool for a few minutes and serve warm.

Serving Tip: Chipa is especially delicious warm with coffee, tea, or mate.