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Crispy Homemade Pastel Dough: A Simple Recipe (Massa de pastel : receita prática)

Master the art of making thin, crispy, and dry pastel dough at home. This simple, versatile recipe is perfect for holding all your favorite savory fillings.

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Crispy Homemade Pastel Dough: A Simple Recipe (Massa de pastel : receita prática)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salt
200ml warm water
Filling of your choice, pre-cooked and cooled
2 tablespoons oil or melted lard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
500g all-purpose flour

Where to find ingredients

All-purpose flour, salt, vinegar, and oil can be found in the pantry aisle of supermarkets like Shoprite or Pick n Pay. Fresh lard can often be sourced from local butcher shops or the meat section of larger grocery stores.

Preparation method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the oil (or lard) and the vinegar.
  3. Gradually pour in the warm water while incorporating the ingredients with your hands until the dough begins to pull away from your fingers.
  4. Transfer the dough to a smooth work surface and knead vigorously until it reaches a soft and homogeneous texture.
  5. If necessary, adjust the consistency by adding a few drops of water if it is too firm, or a dusting of flour if it is sticking.
  6. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  7. Roll out the dough using a rolling pin until it is very thin.
  8. Cut the dough into your desired shape and size.
  9. Place a portion of your chosen filling in the center and fold, pressing the edges firmly to seal.
  10. Deep-fry the pastries in hot oil until they are golden brown.
  11. Drain any excess oil on paper towels and serve immediately.

Observations

This pastel dough is a staple of Brazilian snack culture, cherished for its signature crunch and simplicity. The secret to achieving a professional finish lies in kneading the dough thoroughly until it is completely smooth and rolling it out until it is paper-thin. This technique ensures that your pastries turn out golden and perfectly crisp without soaking up too much oil during frying.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
Step 2

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the oil (or lard) and the vinegar.

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the oil (or lard) and the vinegar.
Step 3

Gradually pour in the warm water while incorporating the ingredients with your hands until the dough begins to pull away from your fingers.

Gradually pour in the warm water while incorporating the ingredients with your hands until the dough begins to pull away from your fingers.
Step 4

Transfer the dough to a smooth work surface and knead vigorously until it reaches a soft and homogeneous texture.

Transfer the dough to a smooth work surface and knead vigorously until it reaches a soft and homogeneous texture.
Step 5

If necessary, adjust the consistency by adding a few drops of water if it is too firm, or a dusting of flour if it is sticking.

If necessary, adjust the consistency by adding a few drops of water if it is too firm, or a dusting of flour if it is sticking.
Step 6

Cover the dough with a clean kitchen cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.

Cover the dough with a clean kitchen cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Step 7

Roll out the dough using a rolling pin until it is very thin.

Roll out the dough using a rolling pin until it is very thin.
Step 8

Cut the dough into your desired shape and size.

Cut the dough into your desired shape and size.
Step 9

Place a portion of your chosen filling in the center and fold, pressing the edges firmly to seal.

Place a portion of your chosen filling in the center and fold, pressing the edges firmly to seal.
Step 10

Deep-fry the pastries in hot oil until they are golden brown.

Deep-fry the pastries in hot oil until they are golden brown.
Step 11

Drain any excess oil on paper towels and serve immediately.

Drain any excess oil on paper towels and serve immediately.
Final result

Crispy Homemade Pastel Dough: A Simple Recipe (Massa de pastel : receita prática)

Crispy Homemade Pastel Dough: A Simple Recipe (Massa de pastel : receita prática)

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