Brazilian recipe
Quick Bakery-Style Pizza Dough (Massa de pizza de padaria e pequenas pizzarias brasileiras)
A classic, no-fuss Brazilian pizza dough recipe that delivers that authentic bakery flavour at home. This high-yield recipe makes 7 pizza bases.
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Ingredients
1 litre water
2 tablespoons milk powder
2 kg high-protein plain flour
20 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
15g dried yeast
2 tablespoons milk powder
2 kg high-protein plain flour
20 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
15g dried yeast
Where to find ingredients
All-purpose or high-protein 'bread' flour and dried yeast are available in the baking aisle of major supermarkets like Woolworths or Coles. Milk powder can be found in the long-life milk section. For a more authentic result, use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil from the pantry staples aisle.
Preparation method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, sugar, salt, olive oil, and milk powder.
- In a separate small container, dissolve the dried yeast in a little lukewarm water, ensuring the temperature isn't hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Allow the yeast mixture to stand for a few minutes until activated.
- Stir the yeast mixture into the large bowl with the other ingredients.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, mixing thoroughly by hand or with a large spoon.
- Continue adding the flour until the dough pulls away from your hands and becomes homogeneous.
- Knead the dough in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for about 5 to 10 minutes, until the texture is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough inside a plastic bag, seal it tightly, and leave it to rest in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- After the proofing time, remove the dough from the bag and divide it into 7 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a ball and let them rest covered with a clean tea towel for a further 20 minutes.
- Roll out each dough ball into a flat disc and add your desired toppings.
- Bake in a preheated oven until the edges are golden and crisp.
Observations
This recipe is a well-kept secret from Brazilian 'padarias' for creating delicious, fast-rising pizza dough. Perfect for those who crave a base that balances a crisp texture with that signature flavour, it combines everyday simplicity with the authentic quality of small local pizzerias. With just a handful of pantry staples and an straightforward method, you can whip up pizzeria-grade homemade pizzas in no time at all.
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