Tapioca bread: benefits and properties

Tapioca is the darling of healthy eating enthusiasts. It is also loved by people with celiac disease as it is gluten free. With the cassava-based product we can make a delicious and nutritious bread. Among the benefits and properties of cassava bread are the presence of carbohydrates, protein, fiber, iron, calcium, potassium and vitamin K. This bread ensures satiety, improves blood circulation, in addition to bone and brain health. Learn the tasty tapioca bread recipe.

tapioca bread recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of lactose-free milk, almond or coconut milk;
• ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil;
• 1 and a half cups of granulated tapioca flour;
• 1 cup and a half of sweet sprinkle tea;
• ½ cup of grated lactose-free cheese;
• 2 eggs.

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 180º. Place the tapioca flour in a plastic container and set aside. Boil the oil and milk in the same pan, add to the flour and mix well with your hands or a wooden spoon. Beat the eggs and gradually add them to the flour and liquid mixture. Add the cheese and the sweet sprinkle. Lightly grease your hands with olive oil or coconut oil and knead the dough until smooth. Transfer the dough to a bread or glass form and leave for 45 minutes.

Tapioca bread is a tasty option for gluten intolerant people and for everyone who enjoys a healthy diet. But, before jumping into this ingredient, read some myths and truths about tapioca.

Text written by Sumaia de Santana Salgado from the Eu Sem Fronteiras Team.