Nice Buns: TangZhong Brioche Rolls

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Though they look the part, these buns are not quite a classic brioche, to the extent that they incorporate a TangZhong into the recipe. What is a TangZhong, you ask?

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Gluten Free Brazilian Yucca Bread Recipe from Samba Montclair

by Melody Kettle in


Mr. Hot and I recently enjoyed some decadent Brazilian desserts at Samba Montclair.

We sat outside and sampled Guava Mousse, Brazilian Carrot Cake - with chocolate rather than the traditional cream cheese - Passion Fruit Mousse, and Flan. All so refreshing and satisfying!

After our desserts, Ilson Goncalves, the owner of Samba Montclair, brought over a iron vessel filled with tiny gluten-free Brazilian yucca rolls.

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