We're gearing up for the World Cup with classic recipes from Brazilian Barbecue & Beyond, by the restaurateurs behind London's Cabana restaurants.  Ready for the greatest little cheese bun you've ever had the pleasure of eating? Brazilian cassava or tapioca pão de queijo are about as good as it gets. Once you master the technique, you'll bust these out every chance you get.

Crispy puffs of dough with a mild, cheesy flavor, pão de queijo are eaten for breakfast or as a snack all over Brazil. The secret to this addictive treat is the use of cassava flour (polvilho azedo), which gives the balls an irresistibly moist, chewy texture. The best ones we’ve ever tasted were from a tiny hole-in-the-wall bakery in São Paulo, and we like to think this recipe comes pretty close.

Reprinted with permission from Brazilian Barbecue & Beyond