Yucca Buns

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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

Instructions

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

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

541 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.2g 22% DV
Total Fat 45.1g 58% DV
Carbs 26.8g 10% DV
Fiber 1g 3% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2885.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 135mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 605mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 223.5mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 1578.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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