Brazilian recipe
Homemade Fogazza: Soft and Crispy Fried Dough (Fogazza)
Learn how to make a delicious homemade fogazza with a soft, light, and perfectly golden crust. Ideal for stuffing with your favorite fillings for any gathering.
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Ingredients
1 large egg
500g all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 cake (approx. 15g) fresh yeast
25g granulated sugar
15g salt
500g all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 cake (approx. 15g) fresh yeast
25g granulated sugar
15g salt
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh yeast, all-purpose flour, and staples in the baking or refrigerated aisle of any local supermarket. For traditional fillings, look for 'calabresa' sausage or requeijão (a creamy Brazilian cheese spread) in the specialty international or Hispanic foods section of your grocer.
Preparation method
- Combine the fresh yeast with a small portion of the flour and a splash of water to create a starter sponge.
- Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes to allow the yeast to activate.
- Add the remaining flour, egg, sugar, salt, oil, and the rest of the water, incorporating gradually.
- Knead the dough thoroughly until it becomes smooth, elastic, and very soft.
- Form the dough 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, add your preferred filling, and seal the edges tightly, similar to a turnover.
- Place the shaped fogazzas on a lightly greased baking sheet and let them rest briefly before frying.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides and drain on paper towels.
Observations
Fogazza is a beloved fried snack known for its light, tender dough, frequently served at gatherings and as a comfort food snack across Brazil. This recipe relies on fresh yeast and a simple kneading technique to achieve that characteristic airy texture, creating the perfect vessel for savory, traditional fillings.
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