Ethiopian Flat Bread (Injera)
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This is an American adaption for Ethiopian Flat bread from "Extending the Table". I found this easy to make though it took a little time. Well worth it for the fun of an African finger-food meal... and tasty too! For more authentic Injera, add 1/2 c. teff flour and reduce whole wheat flour to 1/4 c. (NOTE: Use multiple frying pans to quicken the cooking task)
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- 1hr 50mins
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ingredients
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1⁄2 cup cornmeal or 1/2 cup masa harina
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (or 1 pkg.)
- 3 1⁄2 cups water
directions
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Cover and let set an hour or longer until batter rises and becomes stretchy.
- The batter can sit for as long as 3-6 hours if you need it to.
- When you are ready, stir batter if liquid has settled on the bottom.
- In blender, whip 2 c.
- of batter at a time, thinning it with 1/2-3/4 c.
- water.
- Batter will be quite thin.
- Heat a 10-inch or 12-inch non-stick frying pan over medium to medium-high heat.
- Pour batter into heated pan (1/2 c. if using a 12-inch pan; 1/3 c. if using a 10-inch pan) and quickly swirl pan to spread batter as thin as possible.
- Batter should be no thicker than 1/8 inch.
- Do NOT turn.
- Injera is cooked through when bubbles appear all over the top.
- Lay each Injera on a towel for a minute or two then stack in a covered dish to keep warm.
- (VERY important to rest on towel before stacking!) For those not familiar with Injera, serve it as the"utensil" when serving thick stews.
- Use pieces of injera to scoop or pick up bites of stew-- no double-dipping-- eat your"utensil" each time.
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"This is an American adaption for Ethiopian Flat bread from "Extending the Table". I found this easy to make though it took a little time. Well worth it for the fun of an African finger-food meal... and tasty too! For more authentic Injera, add 1/2 c. teff flour and reduce whole wheat flour to 1/4 c. (NOTE: Use multiple frying pans to quicken the cooking task)"
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Well, I've never had ethiopian cuisine before, but thought I'd give this a shot. Served it with Ethiopian Chickpea Wat from here on Zaar. It was definitely different, but since I have never had it before, I'm assuming it was similar to the real deal. Don't know if I'll make again, but it was definitely fun to try!! Thanks for sharing! :O)Reply
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This is pretty close...I actually use rye flour instead of masa, as tef, the traditional Ethiopian grain, is a rye relative and we like the 'bite' it gives the bread. I have also had great luck halving or quartering the recipe - just make sure there's at least 1 tsp of yeast to every cup of flour.1Reply
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This is pretty close...I actually use rye flour instead of masa, as tef, the traditional Ethiopian grain, is a rye relative and we like the 'bite' it gives the bread. I have also had great luck halving or quartering the recipe - just make sure there's at least 1 tsp of yeast to every cup of flour.Reply
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Excellent! I made these last evening to serve with, or should I just say "to serve" Ham Shanks & Pinto Beans. I thickened the beans with a bit of masa harina and served them in shallow bowls to make for easier scooping. I don't know if buttering these is authentic but it sure tastes good. Good companions, a pint or two or three of a locally brewed Pale Ale, it was Nervana or at least close to it. I'm trying to locate a source for teff flour. Thanx, Pierre1Reply
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This is an American adaption for Ethiopian Flat bread from "Extending the Table". I found this easy to make though it took a little time. Well worth it for the fun of an African finger-food meal... and tasty too! For more authentic Injera, add 1/2 c. teff flour and reduce whole wheat flour to 1/4 c. (NOTE: Use multiple frying pans to quicken the cooking task)