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Brigadeiro
Typical Brazilian sweet, originally from São Paulo
Typical Brazilian sweet, originally from São Paulo
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Brigadeiro |
| image | Brigadeiro.jpg |
| caption | The brigadeiro, a dessert from Brazil |
| alternate_name | (in Rio Grande do Sul) |
| country | Brazil |
| type | Confectionery |
| served | Cold, chilled |
| main_ingredient | Sweetened condensed milk, butter and cocoa powder |
The **** () is a traditional Brazilian dessert. The dessert was created by a confectioner, Heloísa Nabuco de Oliveira, to promote the presidential candidacy of Eduardo Gomes. The ingredients are condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter and chocolate sprinkles to cover the outside layer, making the surface non-stick. It can be cooked in the stove or microwave to soft-ball stage caramel.
It is a popular confection throughout the country, especially for festive events. are commonly made at home, and also found in bakeries and snack shops. A is generally shaped into small balls covered in chocolate sprinkles and placed in a small cupcake liner. The mixture may also be poured into a small container and eaten with a spoon; this is known as a brigadeiro de colher (literally, "spoon "). can be found now in different countries as a result of Brazilian migration.
In recent years, flavor and coating variations on the traditional chocolate have become popular. This variation of flavors and easy manipulation of the original dessert lead into a trend of different recipes, such as cakes, tarts, ice cream, candies or even bread.
History
The origin of the name "brigadeiro" is linked to the presidential campaign of Brigadier Eduardo Gomes, UDN candidate for the Presidency of the Republic in 1945. Heloísa Nabuco de Oliveira, a member of a traditional carioca family who supported the brigadier's candidacy, created a new confection and named it after the candidate. The doce do brigadeiro (lit. brigadier's candy) became popular, and the name was eventually shortened to just "brigadeiro". Women at the time would sell brigadeiro in support of the presidential candidate, as it was the first national election in which women were able to vote.
Despite the support received, Eduardo Gomes was defeated, and the election was won by then General Eurico Gaspar Dutra.
In the state of Rio Grande do Sul, brigadeiros are most commonly known as negrinhos (literally "little black ones"). One researcher traced its origins back to the 1920s, when condensed milk by Nestlé started being sold in Brazil.
Gallery
File:BrigadeiroBrazil.jpg|Regular chocolate brigadeiro File:Brigadeiro - Flickr - Rod Senna.jpg|Close-up of a brigadeiro File:Brigadeiro de chocolate branco 20190209.jpg|White chocolate brigadeiros File:Brigadeiros decorados.jpg|Brigadeiros with multiple differently flavored sprinkles File:(2014-11-22) Brigadeiro Real - Fernandópolis - Brigadeiro de banana Romerito Pontes (15684235667).jpg|Banana brigadeiros File:Brigadeiros.jpg|Variety of brigadeiro flavors
References
References
- Viaro, Mário Eduardo. (April 2012). "O doce enigma do brigadeiro". Editora Segmento.
- Motter, Juliana. (2010). "Livro do Brigadeiro". Panda Books.
- Cardoso, Barbara. (21 July 2016). "A 'brief' Brigadeiro History".
- Rezende, Graziela. (1 March 2018). "Jovem deixa duas faculdades para 'encontrar seu caminho' e vender doces gourmet em Campo Grande". G1.
- "25 receitas com brigadeiro que vão te deixar com água na boca".
- (11 July 2000). "Muito bem organizadas as manifestações no Dia da Paz". Diário de Cuiabá.
- Mejia, Paula. (27 August 2018). "The Political Lore of an Iconic Brazilian Sweet".
- (7 September 2018). "Brigadeiro: conheça a história política e curiosa do doce brasileiro".
- Meirelles, Pedro von Mengden. (2019). ""O mais popular dos doces brasileiros": História crítica do brigadeiro.". Revista Aedos.
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