It's hard to find delicious Brazilian Cheese Buns (Pão de queijo) in Singapore. I only know of 2 bakeries that sell it, Provence Bakery (a Japanese bakery named after a region in France) and Four Leaves.
I guess some of you must be wondering what a Brazilian Cheese Bun is. It's a popular Brazilian breakfast bun or snack that's made of corn flour or cassava flour and grated cheese. It has a distinctively moist, soft and chewy centre.
I love the Brazilian Cheese Buns from Provence Bakery and find the ones from Four Leaves to be a little too heavy and oily.
Why do I love the cheese buns from Provence Bakery? The buns here have a crisp crust that gives way to a moist centre that is both fluffy yet chewy. The flavour of the cheese is distinctive yet not overpowering. I can eat a few without feeling the grease getting to me. I've been lucky to get a fresh batch from the oven on a few occasions. If you eat a freshly baked bun, the texture and fragrance is out of this world. That said, even the cooled buns are delicious.
Brazilian Cheese Buns are only available at the Holland Village cafe cum bakery and are not available at the Petit Provence outlet in Central. They sell 2 versions, the regular buns and a fried version that has been dusted with soy powder and icing sugar. I've tried both and prefer the regular buns. As taste is subjective, I would encourage you to try both to determine for yourself which of the 2 you prefer.
If you have the time to chill, take the opportunity to enjoy your pastries at the cafe. Attention is paid to every detail which is impressive for a little cafe. You'll find a wet towel on your tray for you to clean your hands before you eat, a napkin without you having to ask for any and if you're ordering hot tea with milk, the staff will make the effort to steam the milk for you.
PS: One of the most popular items at this bakery is the Choco Wassant (mini chocolate croissant) but if you're adventurous as far as bun textures go, you'll find the Brazilian Cheese Buns interesting. They're a MUST-TRY!
I love the Brazilian Cheese Buns from Provence Bakery and find the ones from Four Leaves to be a little too heavy and oily.
Why do I love the cheese buns from Provence Bakery? The buns here have a crisp crust that gives way to a moist centre that is both fluffy yet chewy. The flavour of the cheese is distinctive yet not overpowering. I can eat a few without feeling the grease getting to me. I've been lucky to get a fresh batch from the oven on a few occasions. If you eat a freshly baked bun, the texture and fragrance is out of this world. That said, even the cooled buns are delicious.
Brazilian Cheese Buns are only available at the Holland Village cafe cum bakery and are not available at the Petit Provence outlet in Central. They sell 2 versions, the regular buns and a fried version that has been dusted with soy powder and icing sugar. I've tried both and prefer the regular buns. As taste is subjective, I would encourage you to try both to determine for yourself which of the 2 you prefer.
If you have the time to chill, take the opportunity to enjoy your pastries at the cafe. Attention is paid to every detail which is impressive for a little cafe. You'll find a wet towel on your tray for you to clean your hands before you eat, a napkin without you having to ask for any and if you're ordering hot tea with milk, the staff will make the effort to steam the milk for you.
PS: One of the most popular items at this bakery is the Choco Wassant (mini chocolate croissant) but if you're adventurous as far as bun textures go, you'll find the Brazilian Cheese Buns interesting. They're a MUST-TRY!
Provence Bakery & Cafe
17A Lorong Liput
Holland Village
Singapore 277731
Tel: 6467-6966
Operating Hours:
Mondays - Fridays : 9.30am - 8.30pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 8.30am - 8.30pm
* PS: Brazilian Cheese Buns are gluten-free. :)
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6 comments:
i love the milk buns too esp when they're piping hot out of the oven!
I shall have to try them when I next visit.
This is really good, also considered my favourite after Sesame cheese and the Apple bread...
Have you tried the soy version? I thought it is pricey but wonder what is the difference between the soy and the original.
I've tried the soy version but prefer the original. The soy version is fried & dusted with soy powder. You have to try it for yourself to decide which of the 2 you prefer.
I love Brazilian cheese buns! Sadly the ones we get in Boston aren't up to par ....
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