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Indian Flat Bread (Chapati)

Indian Flat Bread (Chapati)

Chapattis are similar to tortillas, but made with no baking powder. They are easy to make and keep well if stored in an air-tight container. Chapattis are common in Southeast Asia and throughout Africa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 chapattis
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 114
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups flour (I use fresh ground soft white wheat)
  • 2 cups water (or enough to make a soft dough)
  • 1 pinch salt (Kosher or sea salt is best)

Method
 

  1. Mix flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make a hole in the flour and, using your hand, mix in water to make a soft dough.
  3. Knead for five minutes, return to the bowl, cover with a wet cloth and refrigerate for an hour.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until very hot.
  5. Roll out 1/2 a handful of dough into a flat round shape and place in the pan, cooking for 1 minute on each side.
  6. Once turned, press gently with a towel until brown.
  7. Repeat until all dough is used.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is inspired by an original recipe available at Daniel-Fast.com in the Daniel Fast Cookbooks. Very low in saturated fat and sugar, low in sodium, and no cholesterol.

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