Description
This Fluffy Pan Bread with Beef recipe features soft, golden-brown rolls cooked in a skillet, stuffed with seasoned steak, fresh veggies, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect as a hearty snack or a flavorful meal, these rolls combine tender homemade bread with a savory beef filling for a delightful and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 200 ml milk, lukewarm
- 7 g instant yeast
- 20 g honey
- 400 g all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 40 g unsalted butter (for dough)
- Salt, to taste
Filling Ingredients
- 25 g unsalted butter (for filling)
- 450 g steak, thinly sliced or chopped
- Assorted spices (cayenne powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, to taste)
- Fresh veggies (red onion and red bell pepper, chopped)
- Grated cheddar cheese (about 100 g)
- Semolina, for coating
Instructions
- Prepare Yeast Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm milk, instant yeast, and honey. Stir well to dissolve and activate the yeast.
- Make the Dough: Add flour, egg, softened butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms, then knead by hand or mixer for 10 to 12 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Shape the Dough: Divide the risen dough into 16 equal portions. Shape each portion into balls and flatten them slightly.
- Assemble and Second Rise: Stack two flattened dough pieces together, coat the surface with semolina to prevent sticking, and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
- Cook the Rolls: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook each roll until golden brown on both sides, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Prepare Beef Filling: While rolls cook, melt butter in a pan, cook steak seasoned with cayenne powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until browned. Add chopped red onion and red bell pepper, sauté until tender. Stir in grated cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Assemble Rolls: Once the rolls are cooked, carefully split them open and fill with the warm beef and veggie mixture. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is lukewarm (about 37°C or 98°F) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Semolina coating helps to keep the dough layers separate and adds a slight crunch.
- Use a non-stick skillet or lightly grease the pan to prevent the rolls from sticking during cooking.
- Adjust spices in the beef filling to your taste preferences for heat and flavor intensity.
- These rolls are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days and reheated gently.
