Beef and Cheese Yeast Flatbread — Pan-Fried & Air-Fried, Two Ways from One Dough!

Cooking StepsHow to cook Beef and Cheese Yeast Flatbread — Pan-Fried & Air-Fried, Two Ways from One Dough! step by step

Cooking Process

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   Let the dough ferment for a while, then refrigerate overnight.

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   The next morning it looks like this — nicely risen.

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   Take a portion of dough and roll it out like this. Don’t roll too thin or it’ll be hard to fill.

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   Sear the steak briefly, then stir-fry the vegetables together. Season with black pepper and sea salt.

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   Spread the filling on the dough, then gather it up like folding a bun.

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   Pinch the edges sealed.

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   Gently roll it out a bit.

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   Spray oil on the pan and on top of the flatbread. Cook over medium-low heat with the lid on. Keep an eye on it — don’t let it burn. It only takes a minute or two before you can flip it.

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   Flip a few times and it’s basically done!

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    It’s crispy right out of the pan. For extra crispiness use more oil; I used less to keep it lighter. The flatbread will soften as it sits.

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    I also made a smaller one brushed with egg wash. This one went in the air fryer at 185°C for about 10+ minutes — adjust to your air fryer’s temperament. Mine doesn’t quite get there at 180°C. It comes out like a pizza, just with the filling inside instead of on top!

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    Pan-fried flatbread and air-fried baked bread — a Chinese-style pizza!

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    Had this for breakfast and wasn’t hungry all day. This used half the dough; the other half made some fava bean and turmeric flower rolls.

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    Those flower rolls were delicious too — I’ll share that process separately!