Cheese bread is voted the 2nd best bread in the world; check the ranking

The site TasteAtlas, famous for creating culinary rankings with the help of users, chose traditional Brazilian cheese bread as the second best bread in the world.

The ranking was created on the basis of a survey released on May 13th by the site and using the reviews provided by users from all over the world, who assign a score from 0.5 to 5 to the various typical dishes.

The difference between the Brazilian delicacy and the first place in the ranking, an original bread from Colombia, was just 0.1 points.

This isn’t the first time Brazilian cheese bread has appeared on a TasteAtlas list. In 2023, the guide named the dish the third best breakfast food in the world.

10) Pandesal (Philippines): Despite the name, this bread is not very salty. Instead, it is slightly sweet and soft, usually eaten for breakfast or as a snack.

His recipe uses wheat flour, yeast, sugar, salt, vegetable oil and water. Furthermore, it is traditionally covered in breadcrumbs before being cooked.

9) Bolo Leavedo (Portugal): It is a type of sweet bread originating from the Azores region, in Portugal, in particular from the island of São Miguel.

These buns are round, soft and slightly sweet, with a texture similar to that of a hamburger bun, but denser and with a stronger flavor.

8) Pan de Queso (Colombia): This Colombian version of cheese bread is made with wheat flour or corn flour, cheese (usually Colombian white cheese or costeño cheese), eggs, milk and butter.

Pan de Queso is softer and lighter, while Brazilian cheese bread tends to be crunchier and firmer.

7) New York City Bagles (United States): These breads are famous for their dense texture, with a slightly crunchy crust. The preparation involves a long fermentation and cooking process until the final result is achieved.

Originating from the Jewish community of Polish immigrants who settled in New York, bagels have become a culinary icon of the city.

6) Almojábana (Colombia and Puerto Rico): This bread is known for its light, soft texture and slightly sweet flavor. Ingredients include cornmeal, cream cheese, eggs, milk and sugar.

Almojábana is often eaten for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, often accompanied by coffee, hot chocolate or other drinks.

5) Pan de yuca (Ecuador and Colombia): Very similar to Brazilian cheese bread, pan de yuca is lightly salted, with a strong cheesy flavor and a soft texture, with a crunchy crust.

It is made with cassava starch (acidic starch), grated fresh cheese, milk, eggs, butter and salt, resulting in a light, tasty and nutritious bread.

4) Pampushka (Ukraine): These small ball-shaped breads are usually served as an accompaniment to main dishes, especially borscht, a famous Ukrainian beetroot soup.

A distinctive feature of pampushkas is that they are often seasoned with a garlic and herb sauce. This sauce is made by mixing chopped garlic, fresh dill (or other herbs), and vegetable oil or melted butter.

3) Marraqueta (Bolivia and Chile): This bread is known for its crunchy crust and soft, airy interior. In some regions it is also known as “pan batido” or “pan francés”.

Marraqueta is commonly eaten with butter, cheese, avocado (palta), jam or cured meats and is also used to make sandwiches.

2) Cheese bread (Brazil): One of the most popular and loved snacks in Brazil, cheese bread is present on breakfast tables, in afternoon snacks and also as a snack during parties and events.

Originating from the state of Minas Gerais, Brazilian cheese bread is made mainly with cassava starch, milk, salt, eggs and cheese, which give it a very distinctive texture and flavor.

1) Pan de bono (Colombia): Colombian bread voted the best in the world by TasteAtlas is known for its slightly crunchy texture on the outside and soft and elastic on the inside.

Its origins date back to the 19th century and since then pan de bono has become a popular snack and breakfast throughout the country. This bread is usually found in bakeries, supermarkets, open-air markets and even on carts throughout Colombia.