Brazilian recipe
Homemade Fried Dough Pocket: Soft and Tender (Fogazza caseira)
Learn how to prepare a traditional Brazilian fried dough pocket with a soft, delicate crust, perfect for filling with your favorite savory ingredients.
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Ingredients
1 egg
1/2 kg all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 cake (approx. 15g) fresh yeast
25 g sugar
15 g salt
1/2 kg all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 cake (approx. 15g) fresh yeast
25 g sugar
15 g salt
Where to find ingredients
General grocery stores and local markets. For fresh yeast, you may substitute with active dry yeast (using a 1:3 ratio, approx. 5g) if fresh yeast is unavailable.
Preparation method
- Mix the yeast with a small portion of the flour and a splash of the water to create a sponge starter.
- Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Incorporate the remaining flour, egg, sugar, salt, oil, and the rest of the water gradually.
- Knead the dough well until it becomes smooth, homogeneous, and very soft.
- Shape into small balls of your desired size and let them rest for 15 minutes covered with a clean kitchen towel.
- Roll out each ball with a rolling pin, place your chosen filling in the center, and seal the edges firmly as you would a turnover.
- Arrange the pockets on a greased tray and allow them to rest briefly before frying.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides and drain on paper towels.
Observations
Fogazza is a classic deep-fried savory pastry characterized by its light, airy texture, widely enjoyed as a snack or party food across Brazil. This recipe utilizes fresh yeast and a simple kneading technique to create a soft, elastic dough that pairs beautifully with a variety of traditional savory fillings.
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