Pastel

Pastel

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Walk past any bustling Brazilian street market, and that smell hits you immediately — sizzling oil, crisp pastry, and gooey cheese practically waving you

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Cooking tools:

  • Rolling pin
  • Grater
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Fork
  • Spoon
  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towel

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vodka or cachaça (optional, but gives that lovely crisp texture)
  • About ½ cup warm water (add gradually)
  • Shredded mozzarella (or better yet, if you can find it — queijo minas)
  • Optional: fresh oregano or parsley for flavor
  • Oil for frying

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