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Sloppy Joe Stuffed Pizza Bread (Batbot)

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Prep time: 30 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Servings: 6–8 breads

Ingredients

  • The Soft Moroccan Bread (Batbot):
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour.
    • 1 cup fine semolina (for traditional texture).
    • 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp sugar.
    • 1 tbsp instant yeast.
    • 1 cup warm water (adjust as needed).
  • The Sloppy Joe Filling:
    • 1 lb ground beef.
    • 1/2 onion, finely diced.
    • 1/2 cup ketchup or tomato sauce.
    • 1 tbsp yellow mustard and 1 tbsp brown sugar.
    • 1 tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp chili powder.
  • The Pizza Twist:
    • 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar or Mozzarella cheese.
    • Optional: Sliced pepperoni for the top.
  • Garnish: Freshly chopped parsley.

Instructions

  1. Dough: Mix flour, semolina, salt, sugar, and yeast. Gradually add warm water and knead until you have a soft, elastic dough. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  2. Sloppy Joe Base: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the diced onions. Drain excess fat. Stir in ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and spices. Simmer for 5 minutes until thick, then let cool.
  3. Divide: Punch down the dough and divide it into 6–8 equal-sized balls.
  4. Stuff: Flatten each dough ball into a small circle. Place a generous spoonful of the sloppy joe meat and a handful of cheese in the center.
  5. Seal: Gather the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch tightly to seal. Gently flatten the stuffed ball back into a disk.
  6. Pizza Topping: For the “pizza” look, press a few pepperoni slices and a little extra cheese onto the top of the bread.
  7. Pan-Cook: Heat a lightly oiled non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the breads in the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until the bread is golden-brown and puffed, and the cheese inside is molten.
  8. Finish: Garnish with fresh parsley while warm.

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