Casa do Pão de Queijo

of cheese came up? Discover your story here Traditionally from Minas Gerais, cheese bread is enjoyed on tables across the country. The bread, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, is in the hearts of Brazilians and many foreigners, but do you know how it came about? In this post, we'll show you the main theories about the history of cheese bread and why its origin is so curious. The origin of cheese bread Although uncertain, the history of cheese bread mingles with the Golden Cycle in Minas Gerais. Some records point to its creation in the state of Minas Gerais in the 18th century, a time when the wheat flour available was of poor quality and, in its place, manioc starch, derived from cassava, brought by the Portuguese, was used. Leftover cheese that had hardened, eggs and milk were added to the recipe, which, thanks to the expansion of livestock farming, were easily accessible ingredients. Rolled and baked dough would start the story of cheese bread. Another version of the origin of the recipe mentions the period of slavery, when the mixture of eggs and milk, inherited from the Portuguese, was associated with cassava, the basis of indigenous food. Cheese was added to add flavor to the dough. the original recipe Another issue that is not very clearly documented is the original cheese bread recipe. The history of cheese bread includes several so-called traditional preparations. Some ingredients vary from recipe to recipe, as well as their amounts, such as the use of water or milk, lard, butter or oil, sweet or sour starch. As for the cheeses, the options are between resistant, salty and tasty cheeses, such as half cure, canasta and parmesan. Each combination of ingredients will result in a different cheese bread. When using sweet starch, for example, the bread will be denser on the inside and crispy on the outside, while using sour starch makes the product lighter, aerated and dry. For this reason, many recipes describe the use of both types of starch in the same dough. A unanimous fact in the history of cheese bread is regarding the origin of the ingredients: fresh and, preferably, rural items, such as free-range eggs and artisanal manioc flour, have always made a difference in the final result. Why is cheese bread from Minas Gerais? The history of cheese bread is intertwined with the history of cuisine in Minas Gerais: first, gum was produced from cassava. Then came lard, salt and eggs, as well as milk, cream and butter. Finally, we have the production of cheese, an ingredient incorporated into the gummy biscuit, giving rise to the cheese bread as we know it. It is true that the delicacy was created in Minas Gerais, but the popularization of the bread only took place in the 1950s and, in the 60s, Arthêmia Chaves Carneiro from Minas Gerais disseminated the recipe and started selling the cheese bread in the state. From Minas to the world In addition to being a favorite in Brazil, cheese bread is appreciated in over 50 countries where it is exported, including Portugal, Italy, Japan and the United States. In addition, we can find products similar to our Pão de Queijo in some Latin American countries. Some similar recipes are pandebono, a flat bread from Colombia, chipa, in the shape of a horseshoe, typical of Paraguay and Argentina, and pan de yuca, the same shape as our cheese bread and consumed in Ecuador, usually accompanied by yogurt. Today's cheese bread Nowadays, access to pão de queijo is very simple. We found semi-ready pasta for preparation, frozen ready-to-bake and houses specialized in the product. In addition, those who want to prepare their own cheese bread from scratch can easily buy good quality products for the dough, as well as a variety of cheeses to add and make the flavor milder or more pronounced. In Minas Gerais, it's not strange to be invited to come in and have a cup of coffee with a good cheese bread. The bread accompanies light moments, be it breakfast, a meeting with friends or different celebrations. The history of cheese bread is full of traditions

The cheese bread is reasonable, but the coffee was simply horrible. Very roasted, bitter and there was no sugar to sweeten it. I was very disappointed with the coffee.

Very tasty snacks. It has a diverse menu, as well as cheese breads.

Tasty snack! Kind service! I recommend

I don't like it very much, but I always go there sometimes.