Easy Flatbread
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FLATBREADS
Flatbreads. Every culture has one – naan, pita, lavash, roti, tortillas, etc.
You can do so much with them! If you learn the technique for making them, you can make them all. There are many different recipes for making them, but this one is easy and uses no yeast. Plus the yogurt makes it soft and pliable.
This same recipe can be used as a wrap or as a base for pizza.
I prefer to use my griddle which fits over 3 burners, but a cast iron skillet will do fine. You can even cook these on the grill.
EASY FLATBREAD
Adapted from Julia Frey
Makes 8
300 grams or 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (you can also use whole wheat)
200 grams or scant 1 cup plain, full-fat yogurt
3/4 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon avocado oil for frying
Mix the flour, yogurt, baking powder and sea salt and knead lightly until a dough forms. The dough will be sticky, ...
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