Brazilian recipe
Quick Bakery Style Pizza Dough (Massa de pizza)
A classic recipe for Brazilian-style pizza dough that is quick to prepare and yields a crust reminiscent of traditional neighborhood bakeries. Makes 7 pizzas.
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Ingredients
1 litre water
2 tablespoons milk powder
2 kg high-protein wheat flour for pizza
20 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
15 g dry yeast
2 tablespoons milk powder
2 kg high-protein wheat flour for pizza
20 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
15 g dry yeast
Where to find ingredients
You can find high-protein wheat flour, often labeled as 'bread flour', and dried yeast at major supermarkets in Harare or Bulawayo. Milk powder is widely available in the baking aisle. For the best results, use local stone-ground or imported wheat flours that offer good gluten development.
Preparation method
- In a large 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, ensuring it is not too hot to avoid deactivating the yeast.
- Allow the mixture to rest for a few minutes.
- Add the yeast mixture to the bowl containing the other ingredients.
- Gradually add the wheat flour to the bowl, mixing well by hand or with a spoon.
- Continue adding the flour until the dough stops sticking to your hands and becomes homogeneous.
- Knead the dough in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for about 5 to 10 minutes until you achieve a smooth and elastic texture.
- Place the dough into a plastic bag, seal it well, and let it rest in a warm spot for approximately 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Once rested, remove the dough from the bag and divide it into equal portions to prepare the pizzas (enough for 7 pizzas).
- Shape each portion into balls and let them rest for another 20 minutes, covered with a clean kitchen cloth.
- Roll out each dough ball into a round disc and add your desired toppings.
- Bake in a preheated oven at the required temperature until golden brown.
Observations
This recipe is a well-kept secret from Brazilian bakeries for creating a delicious and incredibly fast pizza dough. Perfect for those seeking a crispy and tasty base for their toppings, it balances practicality with the authentic flavor that everyone loves. With just a few ingredients and a straightforward method, you will be making pizzeria-quality homemade pizzas in no time.
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