Brazilian recipe
Homemade Fogazza: Soft and Crispy Fried Dough (Fogazza)
Master the art of making authentic Fogazza at home with a tender, airy dough that turns out perfectly golden and crisp when fried.
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Ingredients
1 egg
500g all-purpose wheat flour
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup water
1 block (15g) fresh yeast
25g granulated sugar
15g salt
500g all-purpose wheat flour
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup water
1 block (15g) fresh yeast
25g granulated sugar
15g salt
Where to find ingredients
You can find wheat flour, fresh yeast, and pantry staples at major supermarkets in Gaborone, such as Pick n Pay or Choppies. Look for fresh yeast in the refrigerated bakery section. If fresh yeast is unavailable, a high-quality instant dry yeast may be used as a substitute.
Preparation method
- Combine the fresh yeast with a small portion of the flour and a splash of water to form a starter sponge.
- Let the mixture rest for approximately 10 minutes to allow the yeast to activate.
- Incorporate the remaining flour, egg, sugar, salt, oil, and the rest of the water gradually into the sponge.
- Knead the mixture thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, elastic, and very soft dough.
- Shape the dough into small, uniform balls and allow them to rest for 15 minutes covered with a clean kitchen towel.
- Roll out each ball with a rolling pin, place your preferred filling in the centre, and seal the edges tightly as you would with a turnover.
- Arrange the filled dough pieces on a greased baking tray and let them rest briefly before frying.
- Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides and drain on paper towels to ensure they are crisp.
Observations
The Fogazza is a beloved deep-fried snack from Brazil, renowned for its light, cloud-like dough. This recipe calls for fresh yeast and a simple kneading technique to ensure a soft texture that provides the ideal vessel for your favorite savoury fillings.
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