Description
Fluffy Pan Bread with Beef is a delightful homemade bread recipe featuring soft, layered rolls filled with seasoned steak, fresh veggies, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hearty snack or a satisfying meal, these rolls are cooked in a skillet to achieve a golden-brown crust while keeping the inside tender and flavorful.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 200 ml lukewarm milk
- 7 g instant yeast
- 20 g honey
- 400 g all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 40 g butter (softened, for dough)
- 1 tsp salt
Filling Ingredients
- 25 g butter (for filling, to cook steak)
- 450 g steak, thinly sliced
- Assorted spices (cayenne powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste)
- Fresh veggies: red onion and red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Grated cheddar cheese (approximately 100 g)
- Semolina for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the yeast mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm milk, instant yeast, and honey. Stir well until the yeast starts to activate and mixture is smooth.
- Make the dough: Add the flour, egg, softened butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until ingredients come together, then knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 to 12 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Shape the rolls: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then flatten slightly into discs.
- Layer and coat with semolina: Stack two flattened dough pieces together, gently pressing them to stick. Coat each stack with semolina to prevent sticking and place them on a tray to rise again for 30 minutes.
- Cook the rolls: Heat a skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook each roll, flipping occasionally, until both sides are golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Prepare the filling: In another pan, melt the butter and sauté the sliced steak with assorted spices (cayenne powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper) until cooked through. Add sliced red onion and red bell pepper, cooking until veggies soften. Stir in grated cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Assemble and serve: Carefully open each cooked roll and fill generously with the beef, veggie, and cheese mixture. Serve warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Use lukewarm milk to activate the yeast properly for better dough rise.
- Kneading the dough thoroughly ensures a soft and fluffy texture.
- Coating the rolls with semolina helps prevent sticking and adds a nice texture.
- Adjust spice levels in the beef filling according to your preference.
- Serve immediately after filling to enjoy the melted cheese and warm filling.
