5 c. tapioca starch (or corn starch)
1 1/4 c. butter
8 eggs
1 1/2 bland white cheese
1 c. milk
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. crushed anise

Sift starch into a large bowl. Place eggs and butter in starch and mix well. Add salt, milk and anise. Add small pieces of cheese. Knead dough until smooth. Cover and set aside for ten minutes. Make into large or bits sized loaves. Bake in oven at 425 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Can roll lightly in corn meal before baking.

Xipa is a Guarani Indian word meaning cake. The Guaranie live in Paraguay. Vendors in Paraguay sell this on the streets in a basket on top of their heads. As they pass they call out "xipa caliente", which means - hot xipa.