Esfirra (Brazilian Pizza-Like Snack) - Dairy-Free

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Dry Yeast
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3/4 cup Water (Warm)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 cup Vegan Ground Beef
• 1/2 Onion (Chopped)
• 1 Tomato (Diced)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Spices (Cumin, Paprika)

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon Dry Yeast, 1 tablespoon Sugar, and 1 teaspoon Salt. Add the 3/4 cup Water (Warm) and 2 tablespoons Olive Oil. Mix with your hands or a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
2. 2Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough back into the bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
3. 3While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 cup Vegan Ground Beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add the 1/2 Onion (Chopped) and the 1 teaspoon Spices (Cumin, Paprika). Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened.
4. 4Stir in the 1 Tomato (Diced) and 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. 5Once the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
6. 6Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten each ball into a circle about 5-6 inches in diameter.
7. 7Place about 2 tablespoons of the prepared filling in the center of each dough circle. Bring the edges of the dough up towards the center and pinch them together to form a triangle shape, leaving a small opening at the top to see the filling.
8. 8Place the formed esfirras on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm.

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