Brazilian recipe
Quick Brazilian Bakery-Style Pizza Dough
A classic Brazilian pizza dough recipe that is incredibly quick and easy to make, perfect for getting that authentic local pizzeria taste right in your own kitchen. This batch yields up to 7 pizzas.
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Ingredients
1 liter water
2 tablespoons milk powder
2 kg all-purpose wheat flour or specialized pizza flour
20 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
15 g active dry yeast
2 tablespoons milk powder
2 kg all-purpose wheat flour or specialized pizza flour
20 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
15 g active dry yeast
Where to find ingredients
You can find all these ingredients in the baking aisle of any standard supermarket. For the 'milk powder' (often labeled as dried milk or powdered milk), check the coffee/tea creamer section or the baking aisle. Use a high-protein '00' flour or a strong bread flour for the best results if you have access to specialty baking stores, though standard all-purpose flour works fine for this quick style. The dry yeast is widely available in packets in the baking supply section. If you can't find milk powder, any standard dry dairy milk will work to provide that specific softness found in Brazilian doughs.
Preparation method
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the water, sugar, salt, olive oil, and milk powder
- In a separate small container, dissolve the dry yeast in a little warm water (make sure it's not hot, so you don't kill the yeast)
- Let the yeast mixture sit for a few minutes until it begins to activate
- Pour the yeast mixture into the large bowl with the other ingredients
- Gradually add the flour to the bowl, working the dough well by hand or with a sturdy spoon
- Keep adding flour until the dough pulls away from your hands cleanly and reaches a uniform consistency
- Knead the dough in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for about 5 to 10 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic
- Place the dough into a large plastic bag, seal it well, and leave it to rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size
- Once risen, take the dough out of the bag and divide it into portions (this amount is enough for 7 pizzas)
- Shape each portion into a small ball and let them rest for another 20 minutes, covered with a kitchen towel
- Roll each dough ball out into a thin disc and top with your favorite ingredients
- Bake in a preheated oven at the required high temperature until the edges are golden brown
Observations
This is a well-kept secret from Brazilian neighborhood bakeries for making a delicious and lightning-fast pizza dough. Ideal for anyone craving a crispy yet flavorful base for their favorite toppings, this recipe combines pure practicality with that signature authentic taste everyone loves. With only a few pantry staples and a straightforward process, you'll be turning out pizzeria-quality homemade pizzas in no time.
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