Pan de queso facts for kids
Pandequesos (rolls) from Antioquia, Colombia
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| Type | Bread |
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| Course | Snack |
| Place of origin | Colombia |
| Region or state | South America |
| Associated national cuisine | Colombia |
| Serving temperature | Hot or room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Tapioca flour and grated cheese |
Pan de queso is a super yummy cheese bread from Colombia. Its name means "cheese bread" in English. It's a popular snack or breakfast item, especially in the Paisa region of Colombia. People often enjoy it plain, or sometimes with cream cheese or jelly inside.
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What is Pan de Queso?
Pan de queso is a special kind of roll. It's made with tapioca flour and grated cheese. Tapioca flour comes from the cassava plant. This plant has a starchy root.
The Secret Ingredient: Fermented Starch
What makes pan de queso so light and fluffy? It's made with fermented cassava starch. This special starch helps the rolls become airy and grow big when baked. Other Colombian breads like pandebono and buñuelos also use this trick.
Pan de Queso Around the World
Pan de queso is a big part of Colombian cuisine. It's a favorite snack for many people there.
Similar Breads in Brazil
Did you know there's a similar cheese bread in Brazil? It's called pão de queijo. This tasty bread is very common in southeastern Brazil. The Minas Gerais region is especially famous for it. Both pan de queso and pão de queijo are delicious ways to enjoy cheese and bread!
See also
In Spanish: Pandequeso para niños
