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Friday, August 6, 2010

Indian Flat Bread (Chapati)

From "Extending the Table"

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp butter, melted
pinch of salt
1/2 cup (or more, but less than 3/4 cup) lukewarm water

1. Combine flour, butter, and salt. Gradually add water.
2. Knead until dough is soft. Cover with damp cloth and let rest 1 hour.
3. Divide dough into 10 pieces. On floured surface, roll each piece into 4-inch circle, 1/4 inch thick.
4. Heat heavy ungreased frypan. Cook each Chapati until it starts to bubble on bottom, turn, try other side, and remove. Stack in tea towel to keep warm.

*Options:
- Substitute white flour for half the whole wheat flour.
- After turning Chapati, rub with a few drops of butter or oil. When second side is finished, turn over again and cook briefly on first side. Rub oil on second side and fry briefly.

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