Recipes
Brazilian Pastel Dough
Make delicious homemade Brazilian pastel dough and fill it with whatever you like!
Ingredients
- •2 cups all-purpose flour
- •1/2 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 cup lukewarm water
- •1 egg
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
- 2
Make a well in the center and add the egg, lukewarm water, and vegetable oil.
- 3
Using a spoon or your hands, mix the ingredients thoroughly until a smooth, soft dough forms. If needed, add more water or flour to adjust the consistency.
- 4
On a floured surface, roll out the dough until thin, about 2–3 mm thick.
- 5
Cut the dough into circles of your desired size.
- 6
Place your choice of filling on each circle of dough.
- 7
Fold the dough in half to form half-moons, then press the edges with a fork to seal.
- 8
Repeat until all the dough and filling have been used.
- 9
Fry the pastéis in hot oil until golden and crisp.
- 10
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.