Brazilian Breakfast (Café da manhã)

Pão francês (Brazilian Favorite Bread)

For Breakfast, French bread is a favorite of Brazilians. There is no doubt that our bread is delicious and has a golden crunchy crust, and very soft on the inside.

Our brazilian bread is used in various recipes like bread crumbs, bread pudding, casserole dishes, and especially rabanadas that are similar to American French toast, although the americans make it with Challah bread. In comparison, both French toasts are tasty.

we eat everything we can and want: cheeses, cold cuts, jams, juices, fruits and, of course, breads and cakes of all kinds with a very strong coffee.

Pão de queijo or Brazilian cheese bread is a small, baked cheese roll or Cheese bun, a popular snack and breakfast food in Brazil.

Pão de queijo as Breakfast or Snack. The main ingredients to make pão de queijo are the cassava flour and cheese ( Minas cheese) Similar dishes is Chipa.

All about presentation

No matter what type of cuisine the bread is sure its on the menu somewhere. Bread makes for a cheap and simple appetizer, whether served on its own, with fresh olive oil, or stuffed with cheese.

It’s hard to imagine not serving bread in a restaurant.

But when it comes to serving bread, not much has changed over the last few decades. Today, we’re seeing some changes and new trends in how bread – and appetizers in general – are being served to guests.

Bread can be served in baskets and dishes are still go-to options, but you can modernize this classic serving method by Wooden and slate platters are great for serving multiple guests and bread and cheese combos.

5 types of Brazilian Breads

1- White bread

 It’s known as French bread or salt bread, white bread has its center covered with a thin and slightly crunchy crust This type is the most consumed by Brazilians.

2- baguette

 The production process of this bread is the same as that of white bread, but the baguette is distinguished by its elongated shape and the addition of sesame seed.  

3- Bisnaguinha

 This one is the preference among children, the bisnaguinha is caloric, has a soft texture and is sold in small units, ideal for preparing quick snacks.  

4- Potato bread

 very tasty, slightly sweet and with a soft texture, potato bread is rich in fats and calories and should be eaten in moderation. 

5- Pão de Côco

Consumed mainly in Brazil and Portugal, sweet bread is a type of common bread that surprised by the consistency of the dough and the flavor.  Consumed mainly in Brazil and Portugal, sweet bread is a type of common bread that surprises by the consistency of the dough and the flavor.

 The sweet bread can have a delicious filling of vanilla custard , in addition is  decorated with typical fruits and coconut glazed. But it is clear that it depends on the region where it is made. 

 Each region has its favorite way of making Pão de Côco. It’s perfect for breakfast or for afternoon snack time!

Culinary Uses

Bread can be served at many temperatures; once baked, it can subsequently be toasted. it is most commonly eaten with the hands, either by itself or as a carrier for other foods. Bread can be spread with butter, dipped into liquids such as gravy, olive oil, or soup; it can be topped with various sweet and savory spreads, or used to make sandwiches, meats, vegetables, and condiments. 

Bread is used as an ingredient in other culinary preparations, such as the use of breadcrumbs crunchy crusts or thicken sauces; toasted cubes of bread, called croutons, are used as a salad topping; seasoned bread is used as Stuffing inside roasted turkey; sweet or savory bread puddings are made with bread and various liquids; egg and milk-soaked bread is fried as French Toast; and bread is used as a binding agent in Sausages, meatballs and other ground meat products.