Iskender Kebab

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1. 1Step 1: Cut your meat into very thin slices.
2. 2Step 2: Mix the sliced meats, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl so that the meat is completely coated.
3. 3Step 3: Cover the bowl with cling film and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
4. 4Step 4: Mix the warm water and yeast in a large bowl.
5. 5Step 5: Add the flour slowly. Followed by the salt.
6. 6Step 6: Knead the dough for 3-4 minutes, and then place it in a bowl, and cover with a kitchen towel. Allow it ferment for 15 minutes in a warm place.
7. 7Step 7: Divide the fermented dough into 4 parts. Gently air and roll each piece. Let rise for another 15 minutes on a floured tray or large plate.
8. 8Step 8: In a bowl, mix the egg yolk, yogurt and salt well.
9. 9Step 9: Place a fermented dough ball onto your floured workplace. Roll it open using a roller, without pressing too much. Spread 1 tablespoon of the yogurt mixture on to the dough using a brush.
10. 10Step 10: Use your fingers to press and shape the dough.
11. 11Step 11: Place on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. Bake in a preheated 250 degrees C/450 degrees F oven for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a cooling wire.
12. 12Step 12: Once cooled, cut the bread using the fingerprints as a guide. Place them all towards one side of a large serving dish.
13. 13Step 13: Melt the butter in the pan. Add the tomato paste and cook for one minute, stirring occasionally. Add salt, pepper, water and sugar and mix until you get a smooth fluid sauce.
14. 14Step 14: Warm a saucepan over medium heat, and then arrange the thin slices of marinated meat side by side in the pan, making sure that they don’t overlap.
15. 15Step 15: Once ready, place the fried meat on top of the chopped bread bits.
16. 16Step 16: Scoop some yogurt on to the empty part of the serving plate.
17. 17Step 17: Pour the tomato sauce generously over the meat.
18. 18Step 18: Drizzle melted butter over the iskender.
19. 19Step 19: Serve with tomatoes and peppers.