Brazilian recipe
Homemade Fogazza: Soft and Crispy Dough (Fogazza caseira)
Learn how to make authentic homemade fogazza with a soft, light dough. Perfect for filling with your favorite savory ingredients for any occasion.
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Ingredients
1 egg
1/2 kg all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup water
1 tablet fresh yeast
25 g sugar
15 g salt
1/2 kg all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup water
1 tablet fresh yeast
25 g sugar
15 g salt
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients can be found in local supermarkets or neighborhood markets. Fresh yeast is available in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Mix the yeast with a small portion of the flour and a little bit of the water to create a sponge.
- Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Add the remaining flour, egg, sugar, salt, oil, and the rest of the water gradually.
- Knead well until you obtain a homogeneous and very soft dough.
- Shape into small balls of your preferred size and let them rest for 15 minutes under a clean kitchen towel.
- Roll out each ball with a rolling pin, add the filling of your choice, and seal the edges tightly as you would with a pastry.
- Place the fogazzas on a greased tray and let them rest briefly before frying.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides and drain on paper towels.
Observations
Fogazza is a fried savory pastry known for its light and soft dough, widely enjoyed as a snack or party food across Brazil. This recipe uses fresh yeast and a simple kneading technique to ensure a fluffy result that pairs perfectly with a variety of traditional savory fillings.
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