Pan-Fried Flatbread without an Oven

Steps

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   Pour warm water into a bowl and add a little sugar to prevent ants from being attracted.
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   Add a pinch of yeast and stir to combine. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
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   Transfer the yeast mixture to a larger bowl and add bread flour. Adjust the water-to-flour ratio as needed to achieve the proper dough consistency.
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   Add salt and stir to combine. Cover the bowl and let rest for 20 minutes.
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   With wet hands, knead the dough by folding and pressing repeatedly for about 5 to 10 times to develop the gluten structure.
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   Cover the dough again and let it rest further until it becomes noticeably puffed up.
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   Dust the dough with flour and roll it out as thin as possible using a rolling pin. Keep the wrinkles intentional—they help the seasonings seep in.
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   Pan-fry one side of the dough over medium heat until it turns light golden brown.
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   Flip the bread and brush the other side with garlic-infused hoisin sauce, then drizzle with sesame oil.
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    Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the creases and entire surface. Cover the pan.
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    Continue pan-frying until the bottom is crispy and the bread is fully cooked through. Check the underside to confirm it is done.
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    Plate and serve hot. The bread should have a crispy exterior and fluffy interior texture.
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