After making a batch of bread dough, we discovered that our oven died. Instead of throwing the dough away, we decided to try making flat bread with it. The bread turned out much better than expected.
We made the dough and let it sit overnight. The first batch of bread (after about 18 hours sitting) was perfect. The second night’s bread was still good but was starting to taste a little strong (sitting close to 32 hours). We recommend letting the dough set no longer than 24 hours.
Ingredients
- 3 cups unbleached flour
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 Tbl sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2.5 Tbl yeast
- 2 Tbl olive oil
- 2.5 cups warm water
Servings: pieces
Instructions
- Mix flours, sugar, salt and yeast in large bowl to mix.
- Pour in warm water and oil and stir till dough forms.
- Dough will be sticky and slightly wet feeling.
- Add more unbleached flour if dough is very sticky.
- Knead slightly if desired, but not required.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in warm warm place 8-18 hours.
- Dough will rise, bubble and then flatten on top.
- With floured hands, divide dough into 16 pieces.
- Let dough sit while warming up heavy skillet. We prefer cast iron.
- On lightly floured surface, roll each piece of dough into thin circle that will fit your skillet.
- Cook each piece on hot, dry skillet until brown, flip and cook other side.
- Cooking time will depending on thickness of dough, heat and skillet.
- Brush with butter.
- If desired, add garlic salt or other favorite toppings
- Best warm, but also good with peanut butter and jelly.
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