Brazilian recipe
Crispy Homemade Street-Style Pastry Dough (Massa de pastel de feira)
Recreate the iconic, crispy street-market pastry dough at home with this authentic and straightforward recipe.
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Ingredients
500 g all-purpose wheat flour
2 whole eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
200 ml warm water
1 tablespoon cachaça or vodka
2 pinches of salt
2 whole eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
200 ml warm water
1 tablespoon cachaça or vodka
2 pinches of salt
Where to find ingredients
All-purpose flour, eggs, oil, and salt are readily available at local supermarkets and general grocery stores. Cachaça is a specific Brazilian sugar cane spirit; while it is ideal for this recipe to improve the texture, vodka is a common substitute found at liquor stores.
Preparation method
- In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs and whisk them together with the oil, cachaça (or vodka), and salt.
- Gradually add the wheat flour, incorporating it into the liquid mixture.
- Begin kneading the dough by hand.
- Slowly add the warm water, continuing to knead until you achieve a smooth, homogeneous, and pliable dough.
- Avoid adding too much water at once to prevent the dough from becoming too soft.
- The ideal texture is a firm yet elastic dough that does not stick excessively to your hands.
- If the dough is too firm, add a splash of water.
- If the dough is too soft, add a little more flour.
- Knead the dough for about 10 to 15 minutes to develop the gluten and ensure elasticity.
- Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll each portion out with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface until very thin.
- Cut the dough into the desired shapes (circles or rectangles) and fill according to your preference.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges tightly by pressing with your fingers or using a fork.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat.
- The oil should be very hot, but not to the point of smoking.
- Deep-fry the pastries for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the pastries with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving.
Observations
The street-market pastry dough, or massa de pastel de feira, is a cornerstone of Brazilian street food culture, celebrated for its signature golden bubbles, incredible crispiness, and distinct texture that evokes memories of traditional open-air market stalls.
Crafting this dough from scratch is more accessible than many realize and yields professional-quality results. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking to bring the experience of a fresh, hot pastel into their kitchen, whether for casual family gatherings or as a special indulgent snack. Using pantry staples and a methodical technique, this recipe is achievable for cooks of all experience levels.
Crafting this dough from scratch is more accessible than many realize and yields professional-quality results. It is the perfect choice for anyone looking to bring the experience of a fresh, hot pastel into their kitchen, whether for casual family gatherings or as a special indulgent snack. Using pantry staples and a methodical technique, this recipe is achievable for cooks of all experience levels.
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