Brazilian recipe
Homemade Fogazza: Soft and Crispy Fried Dough (Fogazza)
Master the art of making delicious, homemade fogazza with a soft, pillowy dough that turns perfectly crispy when fried. Ideal for filling with your favourite ingredients for any snack time.
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Ingredients
1 egg
500g cake wheat flour
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup water
1 block (approx. 15g) fresh yeast
25g white sugar
15g salt
500g cake wheat flour
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup water
1 block (approx. 15g) fresh yeast
25g white sugar
15g salt
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh yeast and cake wheat flour in the baking aisle of major supermarkets like Pick n Pay, Woolworths, or Checkers. For a substitute, one 7g sachet of instant yeast can replace the fresh block if necessary.
Preparation method
- Mix the fresh yeast with a small portion of the flour and a splash of the water to create a starter sponge.
- Allow the mixture to rest for about 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Incorporate the remaining flour, egg, sugar, salt, oil, and the rest of the water gradually.
- Knead the dough thoroughly until it becomes smooth, elastic, and soft to the touch.
- Shape the dough into small balls of your preferred size and let them rest for 15 minutes covered with a clean kitchen cloth.
- Roll out each ball with a rolling pin, add your chosen filling, and seal the edges tightly, pressing down well as if forming a crescent pastry.
- Place the shaped fogazzas on a lightly greased tray and let them rest briefly before frying.
- Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, then drain on absorbent kitchen paper.
Observations
Fogazza is a beloved fried savoury pastry known for its light, cloud-like texture, commonly enjoyed as a treat at social gatherings and as a quick bite. This recipe relies on fresh yeast and a straightforward kneading technique to achieve that signature soft crumb, creating a versatile base that pairs beautifully with a variety of classic savoury fillings.
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