Brazilian recipe
Homemade Crispy Market-Style Pastry Dough (Massa de pastel de feira)
Learn how to make authentic Brazilian market-style pastry dough at home. This simple recipe yields a crispy, golden texture perfect for any filling.
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Ingredients
500 g all-purpose wheat flour
2 whole eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
200 ml lukewarm water (approximately 1 cup)
1 tablespoon cachaça or vodka
2 pinches of salt
2 whole eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
200 ml lukewarm water (approximately 1 cup)
1 tablespoon cachaça or vodka
2 pinches of salt
Where to find ingredients
All-purpose wheat flour, eggs, oil, and salt are found in local general grocery stores or markets. Cachaça may be found at specialized liquor retailers; vodka serves as a common substitute.
Preparation method
- In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs and mix with the oil, cachaça (or vodka), and salt.
- Add the wheat flour gradually, incorporating it into the liquid mixture.
- Begin kneading the dough with your hands.
- Gradually add the lukewarm water, continuing to knead until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous, and pliable dough.
- Avoid adding too much water at once to prevent the dough from becoming too soft.
- The ideal texture is a firm yet elastic dough that does not stick excessively to your hands.
- If it becomes too hard, add a splash of water.
- If it is too soft, add a little more flour.
- Knead the dough for about 10 to 15 minutes to develop the gluten and ensure elasticity.
- Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll each portion out with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface until very thin.
- Cut the dough into the desired shape (circles or rectangles) and fill as you like.
- Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges well by pressing with your fingers or a fork.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- The oil should be very hot, but without smoking.
- Deep-fry the pastries for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden and crispy.
- Remove the pastries with a skimmer and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil before serving.
Observations
The 'pastel de feira' dough is a classic icon of Brazilian street food, cherished for its unmistakable crunch and the nostalgic flavor that brings the atmosphere of traditional outdoor food stalls right into your kitchen.
Crafting this dough from scratch is more straightforward than one might think, ensuring a result that perfectly replicates that fresh, hot, and crispy experience. Whether for casual family gatherings or special snacks, this recipe uses simple, accessible ingredients and an uncomplicated process, making it suitable for cooks of all experience levels.
Crafting this dough from scratch is more straightforward than one might think, ensuring a result that perfectly replicates that fresh, hot, and crispy experience. Whether for casual family gatherings or special snacks, this recipe uses simple, accessible ingredients and an uncomplicated process, making it suitable for cooks of all experience levels.
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