Brazilian recipe
Homemade Fogazza: Soft and Crisp (Fogazza)
Master the art of making authentic fogazza at home with a tender, airy dough that turns perfectly golden and crisp when fried. Ideal for your favorite savory fillings.
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Ingredients
1 egg
500g plain flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
250ml water
30g fresh yeast (or 10g dried yeast equivalent)
25g caster sugar
15g salt
500g plain flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
250ml water
30g fresh yeast (or 10g dried yeast equivalent)
25g caster sugar
15g salt
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh yeast in the refrigerated section of major supermarkets near the dairy products, or use active dried yeast from the baking aisle. Plain flour and standard pantry staples are available in any local grocer or supermarket baking section.
Preparation method
- Combine the yeast with a small portion of the flour and a splash of water to create a starter sponge.
- Allow the mixture to rest for about 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Incorporate the remaining flour, egg, sugar, salt, oil, and the rest of the water, adding the liquid gradually.
- Knead the dough thoroughly until it becomes smooth, elastic, and very soft.
- Shape the dough into small balls of your desired size and let them rest for 15 minutes covered with a clean tea towel.
- Roll out each ball with a rolling pin, place your chosen filling in the centre, and seal the edges firmly, similar to a turnover.
- Arrange the shaped fogazzas on a tray and allow them to rest briefly before frying.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides and drain well on paper towels.
Observations
The fogazza is a beloved fried pastry characterized by its light, pillow-soft dough, frequently enjoyed as a snack or party food across Brazil. This recipe calls for fresh yeast and a simple kneading technique, resulting in a fluffy texture that serves as the perfect vessel for a variety of traditional savory fillings.
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