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Homemade crispy pastel dough recipe (Massa de pastel)

Master the art of making light, crispy homemade pastel dough. Using just a few pantry staples, you can create the perfect thin shell for all your favorite fillings.

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Homemade crispy pastel dough recipe (Massa de pastel)

Ingredients

1 tbsp salt
200ml warm water
Filling of your choice, prepared and cooled
2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted lard
1 tbsp white vinegar
500g all-purpose wheat flour

Where to find ingredients

You can find all-purpose flour, white vinegar, and vegetable oil at local neighborhood general stores or larger supermarkets in the baking and pantry aisles. Lard can be sourced from your local butcher (qassab). Ensure the flour is of a standard protein content for best results.

Preparation method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour and salt.
  2. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the oil (or lard) and the vinegar.
  3. Gradually pour in the warm water while incorporating the ingredients with your hands until the dough begins to pull away from your fingers.
  4. Transfer the dough to a smooth surface and knead vigorously until it reaches a soft and homogeneous texture.
  5. If necessary, adjust the consistency by adding a few drops of water if too stiff, or a light dusting of flour if too sticky.
  6. Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  7. Roll out the dough using a rolling pin until it is very thin.
  8. Cut the dough into your desired shapes and sizes.
  9. Place a portion of your chosen filling in the center and fold, pressing firmly along the edges to seal.
  10. Deep-fry the pastries in hot oil until they are golden brown.
  11. Drain any excess oil on paper towels and serve immediately.

Observations

This pastel dough is a true classic of Brazilian street food, beloved for its signature crunch and simplicity. The secret to achieving professional results lies in thorough kneading until the dough is smooth, followed by rolling it out to a very thin consistency. Following this method ensures your golden-brown pastries turn out perfectly crisp without absorbing excess oil during frying.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour and salt.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour and salt.
Step 2

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the oil (or lard) and the vinegar.

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the oil (or lard) and the vinegar.
Step 3

Gradually pour in the warm water while incorporating the ingredients with your hands until the dough begins to pull away from your fingers.

Gradually pour in the warm water while incorporating the ingredients with your hands until the dough begins to pull away from your fingers.
Step 4

Transfer the dough to a smooth surface and knead vigorously until it reaches a soft and homogeneous texture.

Transfer the dough to a smooth surface and knead vigorously until it reaches a soft and homogeneous texture.
Step 5

If necessary, adjust the consistency by adding a few drops of water if too stiff, or a light dusting of flour if too sticky.

If necessary, adjust the consistency by adding a few drops of water if too stiff, or a light dusting of flour if too sticky.
Step 6

Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Step 7

Roll out the dough using a rolling pin until it is very thin.

Roll out the dough using a rolling pin until it is very thin.
Step 8

Cut the dough into your desired shapes and sizes.

Cut the dough into your desired shapes and sizes.
Step 9

Place a portion of your chosen filling in the center and fold, pressing firmly along the edges to seal.

Place a portion of your chosen filling in the center and fold, pressing firmly along the edges to seal.
Step 10

Deep-fry the pastries in hot oil until they are golden brown.

Deep-fry the pastries in hot oil until they are golden brown.
Step 11

Drain any excess oil on paper towels and serve immediately.

Drain any excess oil on paper towels and serve immediately.
Final result

Homemade crispy pastel dough recipe (Massa de pastel)

Homemade crispy pastel dough recipe (Massa de pastel)

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