“Pan de queso” with spicy chimichurri

“Pan de queso” with spicy chimichurri 

2 ½ cups yuca starch (sometimes also called yuca flour) or tapioca starch

4 cups grated mozzarella cheese

1 tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt

1 stick of butter, room temperature, cut into 8 pieces

2 large eggs

Optional 1-2 tbs water, if needed

4oz of spicy chimichurri

Preparation:

          1.  Combine the yuca starch or flour, cheese, baking powder and salt in a 
food processor, blend to mix well.
2.   Add the butter and eggs
3.   Mix until small dough balls begin to form, if it’s too dry add 1-2 tbs of water.
4.   Remove the dough from the food processor and roll into a ball, you can make the dough ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to a day.
5.  Pre-heat the oven to 500 F .
6.   Make small round shaped breads with the dough and place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
7. Bake immediately or store in the fridge until ready to bake.
8. Bake for about 7 minutes and turn on broiler until the breads are golden, 
about 3-5 minutes.
Serve immediately with a spoon of spicy chimichurri