NAAN-LIKE FLAT BREAD

This recipe makes flat bread, a loaf, cinnamon rolls -- very versatile!

So good with a fried egg on top or brie cheese, Lordy… Or make them big and wrap up goodies like chicken & mushrooms in a tortilla.

Learning to make Indian food next. I dream of pickles…

My first goal is to make a delicious flat bread starting with organic white flour. (I just ordered cassava flour, anxious to try that!)

Hal’s basic bread recipe is so simple:

INGREDIENTS

• 900 grams flour

• 650 grams water

• 25 grams salt

• 25 grams yeast

HOW-TO

• Mix the water & yeast, till it bubbles a little. Add the salt. Mix in the flour.

• Knead lightly till well blended. It will be sticky, but you will be adding extra flour.

• Proof/let rest in a warm place for an hour or so

• Pull off little balls, roll out into a circle on a floured surface

• Fry on medium heat, both sides in a cast iron skillet using a teensy tiny bit of fat. It may puff up a little, that is good.

Versatile!

We use this bread recipe for all breads: pizza, a loaf, cinnamon rolls, regular rolls, apple stuffed… really, anything at all.

For a loaf, make an egg wash with an egg or two, brush on the crust, you can sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on there, too. Pull a knife across the top for little slits, then it’s pretty!!!

Heck, we often have a bowl of dough in the fridge. Pull it out, grab a hunk, roll out and fry for a quick bread.

What do you think? How do you make flat breads?