Brazilian recipe
Quick Bakery-Style Pizza Dough (Massa de pizza)
A classic Brazilian-style pizza dough recipe that is incredibly fast and simple to whip up, perfect for recreating that distinct bakery texture at home. Makes 7 pizzas.
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Ingredients
1 litre of water
2 tablespoons of powdered milk
2 kg of high-quality '00' flour or strong white bread flour
20 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of salt
2 tablespoons of caster sugar
15g of dried yeast
2 tablespoons of powdered milk
2 kg of high-quality '00' flour or strong white bread flour
20 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon of salt
2 tablespoons of caster sugar
15g of dried yeast
Where to find ingredients
You can find high-quality strong white bread flour or '00' flour in the baking aisle of any major Irish supermarket like Dunnes, Tesco, or SuperValu. Powdered milk is usually stocked in the coffee and tea or baking sections. For best results, use fresh, high-quality olive oil found in the oils and vinegars aisle.
Preparation method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, sugar, salt, olive oil, and powdered milk.
- In a separate small container, dissolve the dried yeast in a little warm water, ensuring it is not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Allow the mixture to rest for a few minutes until activated.
- Add the yeast mixture into the main bowl with the other prepared ingredients.
- Gradually incorporate the flour into the bowl, mixing thoroughly with your hands or a large spoon.
- Continue adding the flour until the dough pulls away cleanly from your hands and reaches a uniform consistency.
- Knead the dough in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for about 5 to 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough inside a food-grade plastic bag, seal it well, and leave it to rise in a warm spot for approximately 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once rested, remove the dough from the bag and divide it into portions sized for 7 pizzas.
- Shape each portion into a ball and let them rest for another 20 minutes, covered with a clean tea towel.
- Roll each dough ball into a round disk and add your desired toppings.
- Bake in a preheated oven at your preferred high temperature until the edges are golden and crispy.
Observations
This recipe is a well-kept secret from Brazilian bakeries for achieving a delicious, lightning-fast pizza base. Perfect for those who crave a crispy yet flavourful crust, this method combines convenience with the authentic, crowd-pleasing taste found in local pizzerias. With minimal ingredients and a straightforward preparation, you can turn out homemade pizzas that rival your favourite neighbourhood spot in no time.
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