Pastel de pizza

10 August 2016 - 11:03 By Sunday Times Food Weekly

A combination of Italy and Brazil in one delicious bite to celebrate the Olympics in Rio. Pastry:240g (2 cups) plain flour1 egg15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil15ml (1 tbsp) cachaça or vodka15ml (1 tbsp) salt185ml ( 3/4 cup) waterFilling:Mozzarella (or use ham and cheese, heart of palm or shredded chicken)Fresh tomato, slicedOreganoTabasco sauce, to serveMETHOD:Place the flour and salt in a big bowl and make a well in the centre.Add the egg, oil and selected alcohol, adding a little water at a time to bring dough together while mixing.Lightly dust a counter-top with flour and knead the dough for 5 minutes.Place the dough back into bowl and cover with a towel to rest for 10 minutes.Divide the dough into 15 equal balls.Flatten each dough ball with a rolling pin.Place a full teaspoon of your chosen filling on the dough and spread evenly.Pinch the seam with your fingers (or a fork) to make sure it is closed.Deep-fry the pastries for about 8 minutes or until golden brown.Pat dry with a paper towel and serve with Tabasco sauce.Makes 15 pastries...

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