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Homemade Crispy Fair-Style Pastel Dough

Make authentic fair-style pastel dough at home! Simple recipe with basic ingredients for crispy, delicious pastels, perfect for any occasion.

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Homemade Crispy Fair-Style Pastel Dough

Ingredients

500 g all-purpose wheat flour
1 tbsp cachaça or vodka
200 ml lukewarm water (approx. 1 'copo de requeijão')
2 pinches salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 whole eggs

Where to find ingredients

Found in local neighbourhood grocery stores and larger supermarkets.

Preparation method

  1. In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs and mix with the oil, cachaça (or vodka), and salt.
  2. Gradually add the wheat flour, incorporating it into the liquid mixture.
  3. Begin kneading the dough with your hands.
  4. Little by little, add the lukewarm water, continuing to knead until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous, and pliable dough.
  5. Avoid adding too much water at once to prevent the dough from becoming too soft.
  6. The ideal texture is a firm yet elastic dough that doesn't stick excessively to your hands.
  7. If it's too hard, add a drizzle of water.
  8. If it's too soft, add a bit more flour.
  9. Knead the dough for about 10 to 15 minutes to develop the gluten and ensure elasticity.
  10. Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll out each portion on a lightly floured surface until it's very thin.
  11. Cut the dough into desired shapes (circles or rectangles) and fill as preferred.
  12. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges well, pressing with your fingers or using a fork.
  13. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
  14. The oil should be very hot, but without smoking excessively.
  15. Deep-fry the pastels for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  16. Remove the pastels with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving.

Observations

The fair-style pastel dough is a classic of Brazilian cuisine, revered for its unmistakable crispiness and flavour that harks back to traditional street food stalls.

Preparing this dough at home is easier than it seems and guarantees a surprising result, ideal for those who want to recreate the experience of eating fresh, hot pastels, whether at parties, family gatherings, or as a special snack. With accessible ingredients and a straightforward step-by-step process, this recipe is perfect for all skill levels in the kitchen.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs and mix with the oil, cachaça (or vodka), and salt.

In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs and mix with the oil, cachaça (or vodka), and salt.
Step 2

Gradually add the wheat flour, incorporating it into the liquid mixture.

Gradually add the wheat flour, incorporating it into the liquid mixture.
Step 3

Begin kneading the dough with your hands.

Begin kneading the dough with your hands.
Step 4

Little by little, add the lukewarm water, continuing to knead until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous, and pliable dough.

Little by little, add the lukewarm water, continuing to knead until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous, and pliable dough.
Step 5

Avoid adding too much water at once to prevent the dough from becoming too soft.

Avoid adding too much water at once to prevent the dough from becoming too soft.
Step 6

The ideal texture is a firm yet elastic dough that doesn't stick excessively to your hands.

The ideal texture is a firm yet elastic dough that doesn't stick excessively to your hands.
Step 7

If it's too hard, add a drizzle of water.

If it's too hard, add a drizzle of water.
Step 8

If it's too soft, add a bit more flour.

If it's too soft, add a bit more flour.
Step 9

Knead the dough for about 10 to 15 minutes to develop the gluten and ensure elasticity.

Knead the dough for about 10 to 15 minutes to develop the gluten and ensure elasticity.
Step 10

Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll out each portion on a lightly floured surface until it's very thin.

Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll out each portion on a lightly floured surface until it's very thin.
Step 11

Cut the dough into desired shapes (circles or rectangles) and fill as preferred.

Cut the dough into desired shapes (circles or rectangles) and fill as preferred.
Step 12

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges well, pressing with your fingers or using a fork.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges well, pressing with your fingers or using a fork.
Step 13

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
Step 14

The oil should be very hot, but without smoking excessively.

The oil should be very hot, but without smoking excessively.
Step 15

Deep-fry the pastels for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Deep-fry the pastels for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 16

Remove the pastels with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving.

Remove the pastels with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving.
Final result

Homemade Crispy Fair-Style Pastel Dough

Homemade Crispy Fair-Style Pastel Dough

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