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Quick Bakery-Style Pizza Dough (Massa de pizza)

A classic, high-yield Brazilian pizza dough recipe that is quick and simple to prepare, capturing the unique texture of local neighborhood pizzerias. This batch makes enough for seven pizzas.

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Quick Bakery-Style Pizza Dough (Massa de pizza)

Ingredients

1 litre water
2 tablespoons powdered milk
2 kg high-protein wheat flour (tipo 00 or special pizza flour)
20 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
15 g dry active yeast

Where to find ingredients

You can source your ingredients at local supermarkets in Suva or Nadi, particularly the baking aisles for high-quality wheat flour and dried yeast. Powdered milk is widely available in the dairy section. For authentic results, ensure you are using a high-protein 'bakers flour' or 'pizza flour' rather than standard plain flour.

Preparation method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, sugar, salt, olive oil, and powdered milk.
  2. In a separate small container, dissolve the dry yeast in a splash of warm water (ensure the temperature is mild to avoid killing the yeast).
  3. Let the yeast mixture sit for a few minutes until it begins to activate.
  4. Stir the yeast mixture into the large bowl with the other liquid ingredients.
  5. Gradually add the wheat flour into the bowl, mixing thoroughly by hand or with a sturdy spoon.
  6. Continue adding flour until the dough pulls away cleanly from your hands and takes on a consistent texture.
  7. Knead the dough in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 10 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic.
  8. Place the dough inside a clean plastic bag, seal it tightly, and set it aside in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  9. After the proofing time, remove the dough from the bag and divide it into portions for seven pizza bases.
  10. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and let them rest for another 20 minutes, covered with a kitchen towel.
  11. Roll or stretch each dough ball into a round disk and add your desired toppings.
  12. Bake in a preheated oven at the required high temperature until the edges are golden brown.

Observations

This recipe is a well-kept secret from Brazilian neighborhood bakeries for making a delicious and incredibly fast pizza base. Perfect for those who crave a crust that hits the spot with every bite, it balances convenience with the authentic flavor profile loved throughout Brazil. With basic pantry staples and a straightforward process, you can achieve professional bakery-quality results in your own kitchen with minimal effort.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, sugar, salt, olive oil, and powdered milk.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, sugar, salt, olive oil, and powdered milk.
Step 2

In a separate small container, dissolve the dry yeast in a splash of warm water (ensure the temperature is mild to avoid killing the yeast).

In a separate small container, dissolve the dry yeast in a splash of warm water (ensure the temperature is mild to avoid killing the yeast).
Step 3

Let the yeast mixture sit for a few minutes until it begins to activate.

Let the yeast mixture sit for a few minutes until it begins to activate.
Step 4

Stir the yeast mixture into the large bowl with the other liquid ingredients.

Stir the yeast mixture into the large bowl with the other liquid ingredients.
Step 5

Gradually add the wheat flour into the bowl, mixing thoroughly by hand or with a sturdy spoon.

Gradually add the wheat flour into the bowl, mixing thoroughly by hand or with a sturdy spoon.
Step 6

Continue adding flour until the dough pulls away cleanly from your hands and takes on a consistent texture.

Continue adding flour until the dough pulls away cleanly from your hands and takes on a consistent texture.
Step 7

Knead the dough in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 10 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic.

Knead the dough in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for 5 to 10 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic.
Step 8

Place the dough inside a clean plastic bag, seal it tightly, and set it aside in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Place the dough inside a clean plastic bag, seal it tightly, and set it aside in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Step 9

After the proofing time, remove the dough from the bag and divide it into portions for seven pizza bases.

After the proofing time, remove the dough from the bag and divide it into portions for seven pizza bases.
Step 10

Shape each piece into a smooth ball and let them rest for another 20 minutes, covered with a kitchen towel.

Shape each piece into a smooth ball and let them rest for another 20 minutes, covered with a kitchen towel.
Step 11

Roll or stretch each dough ball into a round disk and add your desired toppings.

Roll or stretch each dough ball into a round disk and add your desired toppings.
Step 12

Bake in a preheated oven at the required high temperature until the edges are golden brown.

Bake in a preheated oven at the required high temperature until the edges are golden brown.
Final result

Quick Bakery-Style Pizza Dough (Massa de pizza)

Quick Bakery-Style Pizza Dough (Massa de pizza)

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