- Glossary
- Pão de Queijo - Brazilian cheese bread rolls
Pão de Queijo - Brazilian cheese bread rolls
Pão de Queijo ("cheese bread") are small round rolls that are among the most popular snacks in Brazil. They are made from tapioca flour (polvilho), eggs, oil, and cheese, most commonly queijo minas. Thanks to tapioca flour, they are naturally gluten-free. On the outside they have a crispy crust, while inside they are soft and stretchy. Pão de Queijo originates from Minas Gerais and today can be found in every Brazilian bakery, café, and supermarket.
- Pão de Queijo are naturally gluten-free due to the use of tapioca flour instead of wheat flour.
- They originate from the state of Minas Gerais, where they have been prepared since the 18th century.
- The stretchy consistency inside the rolls is caused by cassava starch, which creates elastic strands.
- In Brazil, there are chains specializing exclusively in Pão de Queijo, such as Casa do Pão de Queijo.
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