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Quick Bakery-Style Pizza Dough (Massa de pizza de padaria e pequenas pizzarias brasileiras)

A reliable, rapid-prep recipe for authentic Brazilian bakery-style pizza dough. Perfect for achieving that classic, comforting texture at home with enough yield for 7 pizzas.

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Quick Bakery-Style Pizza Dough (Massa de pizza de padaria e pequenas pizzarias brasileiras)

Ingredients

1 litre water
2 tablespoons milk powder
2 kg high-protein wheat flour (or pizza flour)
20 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
15 g dry active yeast

Where to find ingredients

Find high-protein wheat flour at international specialty grocers or well-stocked supermarkets like Cold Storage or FairPrice Finest. Milk powder and standard dry active yeast are available in the baking aisle of any local supermarket. Use high-quality olive oil for the best crust aroma.

Preparation method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, sugar, salt, olive oil, and milk powder.
  2. In a separate small container, dissolve the dry yeast in a little lukewarm water, being careful not to use water that is too hot to ensure the yeast remains active.
  3. Let the yeast mixture sit for a few minutes until it begins to activate.
  4. Incorporate the yeast mixture into the bowl containing the main liquid ingredients.
  5. Gradually add the flour to the bowl, mixing thoroughly by hand or with a sturdy spoon.
  6. Continue adding the flour until the dough pulls away from your hands and reaches a uniform, consistent texture.
  7. Knead the dough in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for about 5 to 10 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic.
  8. Place the dough inside a clean plastic bag, seal it securely, and let it rest in a warm area for approximately 1 hour, or until it has doubled in volume.
  9. Once rested, remove the dough from the bag and divide it into 7 equal portions.
  10. Shape each portion into a smooth ball and let them rest for another 20 minutes, covered with a clean kitchen towel.
  11. Roll out each ball into a disc and add your choice of toppings.
  12. Bake in a preheated oven at your preferred temperature until the crust is golden brown.

Observations

This recipe is a long-standing staple in Brazilian bakeries and small-scale pizzerias, known for its incredible speed and consistent results. Designed for those who crave a delicious, reliable base for their homemade creations, it perfectly balances culinary practicality with that signature, crowd-pleasing taste. With a straightforward list of pantry staples and an uncomplicated process, you can easily turn out authentic, pizzeria-worthy pizzas right in your own kitchen.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, sugar, salt, olive oil, and milk powder.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, sugar, salt, olive oil, and milk powder.
Step 2

In a separate small container, dissolve the dry yeast in a little lukewarm water, being careful not to use water that is too hot to ensure the yeast remains active.

In a separate small container, dissolve the dry yeast in a little lukewarm water, being careful not to use water that is too hot to ensure the yeast remains active.
Step 3

Let the yeast mixture sit for a few minutes until it begins to activate.

Let the yeast mixture sit for a few minutes until it begins to activate.
Step 4

Incorporate the yeast mixture into the bowl containing the main liquid ingredients.

Incorporate the yeast mixture into the bowl containing the main liquid ingredients.
Step 5

Gradually add the flour to the bowl, mixing thoroughly by hand or with a sturdy spoon.

Gradually add the flour to the bowl, mixing thoroughly by hand or with a sturdy spoon.
Step 6

Continue adding the flour until the dough pulls away from your hands and reaches a uniform, consistent texture.

Continue adding the flour until the dough pulls away from your hands and reaches a uniform, consistent texture.
Step 7

Knead the dough in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for about 5 to 10 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic.

Knead the dough in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for about 5 to 10 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic.
Step 8

Place the dough inside a clean plastic bag, seal it securely, and let it rest in a warm area for approximately 1 hour, or until it has doubled in volume.

Place the dough inside a clean plastic bag, seal it securely, and let it rest in a warm area for approximately 1 hour, or until it has doubled in volume.
Step 9

Once rested, remove the dough from the bag and divide it into 7 equal portions.

Once rested, remove the dough from the bag and divide it into 7 equal portions.
Step 10

Shape each portion into a smooth ball and let them rest for another 20 minutes, covered with a clean kitchen towel.

Shape each portion into a smooth ball and let them rest for another 20 minutes, covered with a clean kitchen towel.
Step 11

Roll out each ball into a disc and add your choice of toppings.

Roll out each ball into a disc and add your choice of toppings.
Step 12

Bake in a preheated oven at your preferred temperature until the crust is golden brown.

Bake in a preheated oven at your preferred temperature until the crust is golden brown.
Final result

Quick Bakery-Style Pizza Dough (Massa de pizza de padaria e pequenas pizzarias brasileiras)

Quick Bakery-Style Pizza Dough (Massa de pizza de padaria e pequenas pizzarias brasileiras)

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