Pan-Fried Bread

A fast and easy bread cooked in a pan with no rising time. Crispy outside and soft inside, perfect for sandwiches, sides, or quick meals.

Ingredients

  • 500 g flour type 0 (4 cups)
  • 275 g water (1 1/4 cups)
  • 20 g extra virgin olive oil (1 1/2 tbsp)
  • 15 g instant yeast (1 tbsp)
  • 10 g salt (1 3/4 tsp)
  • 80 g extra virgin olive oil for cooking (1/3 cup)

How to Make It

  • Combine flour, water, salt, yeast, and oil
  • Mix for about 5 minutes until a rough dough forms
  • Knead briefly until smooth
  • Divide into 8 pieces
  • Shape into balls and let rest 5 minutes
  • Flatten and roll into discs about 20 cm wide
  • Heat oil in a pan
  • Cook each piece covered for 3 to 4 minutes
  • Turn when bubbles form
  • Cook another 3 minutes until golden
  • Serve warm

Tips

  • Rest dough if it shrinks while rolling
  • Cook with lid slightly open for best texture
  • Use medium heat to avoid burning
  • Reheat in pan before serving

Storage

  • Keeps 1 day refrigerated
  • Best eaten warm
  • Not suitable for freezing

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