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Homemade Fogazza: Soft and Crispy Fried Dough (Fogazza)

Master the art of crafting these tender, golden-fried snacks. A versatile dough that yields a light, airy crumb, ideal for your favorite savory fillings.

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Homemade Fogazza: Soft and Crispy Fried Dough (Fogazza)

Ingredients

1 egg
500g all-purpose flour
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup warm water
1 block fresh yeast (approx. 15g)
25g granulated sugar
15g salt

Where to find ingredients

You can source your staples like flour, sugar, salt, and oil at any local Belizean supermarket or grocer. Fresh yeast can often be found in the refrigerated section of larger grocery stores; if unavailable, active dry yeast is a suitable substitute at a ratio of 1:3 by weight.

Preparation method

  1. Combine the fresh yeast with a small portion of the flour and a splash of water to create a starter sponge.
  2. Let the mixture rest for approximately 10 minutes until it becomes bubbly and active.
  3. Incorporate the remaining flour, egg, sugar, salt, oil, and the rest of the water, adding the liquid gradually.
  4. Knead the dough thoroughly until it reaches a smooth, soft, and consistent texture.
  5. Divide the dough into equal balls of your preferred size and allow them to proof for 15 minutes covered with a clean kitchen towel.
  6. Roll out each ball, place your chosen filling in the center, and fold over, sealing the edges firmly as you would a turnover.
  7. Arrange the shaped fogazzas on a lightly greased tray and let them rest briefly before frying.
  8. Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, then drain on paper towels before serving.

Observations

The fogazza is a beloved fried snack in Brazil, cherished for its light, pillowy dough that remains soft even after being deep-fried. This recipe relies on fresh yeast and a traditional kneading technique to develop the perfect gluten structure, resulting in a golden, crispy exterior and a cloud-like interior that pairs beautifully with classic savory fillings.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Combine the fresh yeast with a small portion of the flour and a splash of water to create a starter sponge.

Combine the fresh yeast with a small portion of the flour and a splash of water to create a starter sponge.
Step 2

Let the mixture rest for approximately 10 minutes until it becomes bubbly and active.

Let the mixture rest for approximately 10 minutes until it becomes bubbly and active.
Step 3

Incorporate the remaining flour, egg, sugar, salt, oil, and the rest of the water, adding the liquid gradually.

Incorporate the remaining flour, egg, sugar, salt, oil, and the rest of the water, adding the liquid gradually.
Step 4

Knead the dough thoroughly until it reaches a smooth, soft, and consistent texture.

Knead the dough thoroughly until it reaches a smooth, soft, and consistent texture.
Step 5

Divide the dough into equal balls of your preferred size and allow them to proof for 15 minutes covered with a clean kitchen towel.

Divide the dough into equal balls of your preferred size and allow them to proof for 15 minutes covered with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 6

Roll out each ball, place your chosen filling in the center, and fold over, sealing the edges firmly as you would a turnover.

Roll out each ball, place your chosen filling in the center, and fold over, sealing the edges firmly as you would a turnover.
Step 7

Arrange the shaped fogazzas on a lightly greased tray and let them rest briefly before frying.

Arrange the shaped fogazzas on a lightly greased tray and let them rest briefly before frying.
Step 8

Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, then drain on paper towels before serving.

Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, then drain on paper towels before serving.
Final result

Homemade Fogazza: Soft and Crispy Fried Dough (Fogazza)

Homemade Fogazza: Soft and Crispy Fried Dough (Fogazza)

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