Better Than Pizza: An Unmatched Recipe from Japan!

Ingredients:

• 20g fresh yeast (0.7 oz)
• 150ml lukewarm milk (⅔ cup)
• 30g sugar (1.05 ounces)
• 1 egg
• 290g all-purpose flour (10.2 ounces)
• Pinch of salt
• 30g butter (1.05 ounces)
• Cooking oil
• 200g ham (7.05 ounces)
• 300g cheddar cheese (10.6 ounces)

Instructions:

1. Dissolve fresh yeast in lukewarm milk, add sugar, and let it sit for a few minutes. Beat in the egg.
2. Mix in the flour, salt, and softened butter to form a dough. Knead until smooth and elastic. Allow to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into rectangles.
4. Place ham and cheddar cheese on one half of each rectangle, then fold the dough over to enclose the filling, sealing the edges.
5. Brush with beaten egg and bake at 180°C / 356°F for approximately 20 minutes, until golden brown.

Tips:

• Ensure the yeast is activated by letting it sit in the lukewarm milk with sugar before incorporating other ingredients.
• Letting the dough rise in a warm place is crucial for proper leavening and a light texture.
• Use good quality ham and cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
• Experiment with different fillings like vegetables or other types of cheese for variety.