Pennsylvania "Style" Philly Cheese Steak

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:01:59 GMT

Step 1

Roll Prep Instructions

Step 2

In a small bowl or measuring cup, dissolve 1 tsp sugar in 1/3 cup of the lukewarm water

Step 3

Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let stand for 10-15 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes foamy.

Step 4

Meanwhile combine the flour, 3 tsp sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attached.

Step 5

Add the proofed yeast and the remaining 1 cup lukewarm water.

Step 6

Mix on low speed until the dough has been kneaded for at least 5 minutes before adding the olive oil and letting it work its way into the dough.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a very lightly floured bread board or counter top.

Step 8

Knead the dough by hand for at least 5 minutes after it comes out of the stand mixer, remembering to use as little flour as possible.

Step 9

Use the heel of your hand to stretch the dough across the kneading surface in a sort of smearing action, then fold the dough back over itself, turn it around a half turn and and do the same again. Keep repeating this action for at least five to 10 minutes to develop good gluten in the dough. The dough should appear relatively smooth but still a little sticky to the touch.

Step 10

Lightly oil a large bowl with olive oil, place the dough inside, cover it with plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm place for at least an hour until the dough doubles in size.

Step 11

Again on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough back into a ball and cut into 6 equal pieces.

Step 12

Form the dough pieces into about 5 inch lengths and place them a couple of inches apart on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Step 13

Very lightly brush the formed rolls with olive oil.

Step 14

Drape the cookie sheet loosely with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise in a warm place for at least another hour until they at least double in size.

Step 15

You can't rush the dough rising at this stage or else your rolls will be too dense.

Step 16

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 17

The oven MUST be fully preheated.

Step 18

Place a small tray of boiling water in the back corner of the oven. you can use an aluminum pie plate. This causes humidity inside the oven, which helps the bread fully rise before forming a crust.

Step 19

Using a very sharp knife or razor blade, quickly but gently cut a 1/4 inch deep slit down the centre line of the rolls before immediately popping the tray into the oven.

Step 20

Bake for 10 minutes before reducing the heat to 400 degrees F and baking for an additional 20-25 minutes until the rolls are an even golden brown.

Step 21

They should sound hollow when thumped

Step 22

Let them cool on a wire rack before serving as fresh as possible with the cooked steak and cheese inside.

Step 23

COOK THE STEAK n' Veggies: Slice the beef as thinly as possible and cut the thin slices into strips.

Step 24

Toss the strips with salt and pepper to season. Add the additional spices noted above if you like.

Step 25

Heat a large sauté pan to very hot (a nonstick pan works well) and add just a little canola oil to the pan.

Step 26

Throw half of the beef strips into the hot pan and quickly stir fry, just until the meat loses its red color, continue until all is cooked.

Step 27

In the final 20 seconds or so you can throw in a few splashes of Worcestershire sauce to add additional seasoning to the meat. Once done, remove meat from pan and sauté veggies.

Step 28

Split subs

Step 29

Using a large metal spatula, transfer the meat and cheese portions onto a split sub roll.

Step 30

Top with caramelized onions, peppers if you like. Broil until cheese is melted

Step 31

Serve immediately. WATCH my YOUTUBE CHANNEL

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