This recipe comes to us from Judy Tolliver.  
The state  of Minas Gerais is known throughout Brazil for its cuisine,  and there are places in other parts of Brazil where one can  buy pã de queijo and other mineiro specialties. Any mineiro  cook can make pao de queijo, and there are endless recipes and  methods for it. Minas Gerais is also known for its cheeses;  the Wisconsin of Brazil, if you wish.
 Makes 2  dozen appetizer-sized balls.
 Preheat  oven to 375°. Boil the following until white foam appears  (on stove or in microwave):
 ½ cup  vegetable oil
 1/3 cup water
 1/3 cup milk
 (1 tsp salt optional)
 Add this hot mixture to 2 cups tapioca starch. Mix well with  wooden spoon
 and let rest for about 15 minutes. You will get white ball.  Mix in 2 eggs
                                    
                                    
                                
                                 
                                
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