Indian Chapatti Bread
INGREDIENTS
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup hot water or as needed
Method:
•In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour and salt.
•Use a wooden spoon to stir in the olive oil and enough water to make a soft dough that is elastic but not sticky.
•Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth.
•Divide into 10 parts, or less if you want bigger breads.
•Roll each piece into a ball. Let rest for a few minutes.
•Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot, and grease lightly.
•On a lightly floured surface, use a floured rolling pin to roll out the balls of dough until very thin like a tortilla.
•When the pan starts smoking, put a chapati on it.
•Cook until the underside has brown spots, about 30 seconds, then flip and cook on the other side.
•Continue with remaining dough.
Naan
INGREDIENTS
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
1/4 cup butter, melted
Method:
•In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
•Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. •Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough.
•Knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth.
•Place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise.
•Let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
•Punch down dough, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball.
•Roll into balls, and place on a tray.
•Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
•During the second rising, preheat grill to high heat.
•At grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. Lightly oil grill.
•Place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. Brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. Brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes.
•Remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.
