Description
Crispy, golden “homemade pan-fried bread” emerges as a delightful culinary treasure from simple kitchen ingredients. Warm, aromatic slices invite hungry souls to savor each delectable bite, promising comfort and satisfaction straight from your skillet.
Ingredients
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Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 400 grams (3 1/4 cups) plain flour
- 6 grams (2 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Liquid Ingredients:
- 220 milliliters (about 1 cup) warm water
Cooking and Greasing Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil (as needed for greasing)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water with sugar and instant yeast in a large mixing bowl. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy and fragrant.
- Gradually incorporate sifted flour into the yeast mixture, adding salt and cumin. Knead the ingredients thoroughly until a cohesive, slightly sticky dough forms, working the mixture for approximately 10 minutes.
- Lightly oil your work surface and hands, then continue kneading the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm location for 60-75 minutes.
- Generously coat a large skillet with vegetable oil. Gently transfer the risen dough into the pan, using fingertips to spread it evenly across the surface. Allow the dough to rest and slightly proof for an additional 30 minutes.
- Position the skillet on the stovetop over low heat, covering with a tight-fitting lid. Cook the bread slowly, ensuring the bottom develops a golden-brown color and becomes crisp.
- When the bottom is uniformly golden and the bread releases easily from the pan, carefully flip it using a spatula or plate. Continue cooking the opposite side until it achieves a similar golden-brown appearance.
- Remove the bread from the skillet and transfer to a wire rack. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing into desired portions.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by butter, olive oil, or as a complement to your preferred main dish.
Notes
- Warm water temperature matters critically for yeast activation, so aim for lukewarm (around 110°F) to ensure perfect rising.
- Kneading develops gluten structure, transforming sticky dough into smooth, elastic bread with better texture and rise.
- Low and slow heat prevents burning while creating golden-brown exterior and thoroughly cooked interior.
- Customize flavor profile by adding herbs, spices, or seeds like rosemary, thyme, or sesame for unique bread variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 221
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 0.25 g
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg