Chinese Pan-fried Bread
Chinese pan-fried bread is a delightful and crispy flatbread that is perfect for dipping or enjoying as a snack. This recipe features a simple dough that is pan-fried to golden perfection, creating a deliciously chewy texture.
This recipe is chinese style, snack, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 15 min cook.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, baking powder, water.
- Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add water to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each piece into a flat circle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place one flatbread in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Repeat the process with the remaining flatbreads, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve the pan-fried bread warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.