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Homemade Fogazza: Soft and Crispy Fried Dough (Fogazza)

Master the art of making authentic homemade fogazza, featuring a pillowy-soft dough and a perfectly crispy fried finish. Ideal for filling with your favorite savory ingredients for any gathering.

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Homemade Fogazza: Soft and Crispy Fried Dough (Fogazza)

Ingredients

1 egg
500g all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 glass water
1 cake (approx. 15g) fresh yeast
25g sugar
15g salt

Where to find ingredients

You can find fresh yeast, all-purpose flour, and basic pantry staples at major supermarket chains or local public markets (palengke). For the fresh yeast, check the refrigerated dairy or baking aisles. If fresh yeast is unavailable, active dry yeast can be used as a substitute (use approximately 5g).

Preparation method

  1. Combine the fresh yeast with a small portion of the flour and a splash of water to form a starter mixture.
  2. Allow the mixture to rest for about 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
  3. Incorporate the remaining flour, egg, sugar, salt, oil, and the rest of the water gradually into the mixture.
  4. Knead the dough thoroughly until it becomes smooth, elastic, and very soft.
  5. Shape the dough into small balls of your preferred size and let them rest for 15 minutes covered with a clean kitchen towel.
  6. Roll out each ball with a rolling pin, add your chosen filling, and seal the edges firmly, similar to a turnover or empanada.
  7. Arrange the shaped fogazzas on a lightly greased tray and let them rest briefly before frying.
  8. Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, then drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Observations

The fogazza is a classic Brazilian deep-fried turnover known for its remarkably light, soft dough, making it a staple snack for casual get-togethers and celebrations. This recipe relies on fresh yeast and a simple kneading technique to achieve that signature fluffy texture, which pairs beautifully with traditional savory fillings.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Combine the fresh yeast with a small portion of the flour and a splash of water to form a starter mixture.

Combine the fresh yeast with a small portion of the flour and a splash of water to form a starter mixture.
Step 2

Allow the mixture to rest for about 10 minutes to activate the yeast.

Allow the mixture to rest for about 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
Step 3

Incorporate the remaining flour, egg, sugar, salt, oil, and the rest of the water gradually into the mixture.

Incorporate the remaining flour, egg, sugar, salt, oil, and the rest of the water gradually into the mixture.
Step 4

Knead the dough thoroughly until it becomes smooth, elastic, and very soft.

Knead the dough thoroughly until it becomes smooth, elastic, and very soft.
Step 5

Shape the dough into small balls of your preferred size and let them rest for 15 minutes covered with a clean kitchen towel.

Shape the dough into small balls of your preferred size and let them rest for 15 minutes covered with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 6

Roll out each ball with a rolling pin, add your chosen filling, and seal the edges firmly, similar to a turnover or empanada.

Roll out each ball with a rolling pin, add your chosen filling, and seal the edges firmly, similar to a turnover or empanada.
Step 7

Arrange the shaped fogazzas on a lightly greased tray and let them rest briefly before frying.

Arrange the shaped fogazzas on a lightly greased tray and let them rest briefly before frying.
Step 8

Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, then drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, then drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Final result

Homemade Fogazza: Soft and Crispy Fried Dough (Fogazza)

Homemade Fogazza: Soft and Crispy Fried Dough (Fogazza)

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