No rise flatbreads

Yes, for those in a rush or intimidated by yeast (don’t be) I figured out how to make these flatbreads without the rise. They were great, although I do love my yeast recipes. Simply add a little extra baking powder & salt, follow the tips & you’ve got fresh, warm bread in minutes. No knead, no roll, no rise & no fuss. Just delicious, soft breads.

Ingredients:

257 g Flatbread & Naan Mix (1/2 pack)

1/2 Tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

160 g water

1/2 Tbsp soft butter (optional)

1 Tbsp vinegar (I love apple cider)

Directions:

1. In a stand mixer bowl with a paddle attachment, pour in warm flour, baking powder & salt. Stir to combine. Add water & butter.

2. Beat on medium (#4 on kitchenaid) for 2 mins.

3. This dough is sticky & requires no kneading. Simply drop or scoop onto cut squares of parchment. Pat into rounds or a rough oblong shape using lightly floured hands.

4. Heat a pan on medium heat, with a lid on, for 2-3 minutes. Lightly brush with oil or butter & wipe off.

5. Carefully lay one bread on the hot pan, with parchment attached, parchment side up. Cover with a lid.

6. Cook for 2 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the bread over onto the hot pan, removing the paper on top by gently peeling it back.

7. Cover again & cook for 2-3 minutes until bread is puffy & charred. Remove & lightly brush with melted butter or oil. (Can add chopped garlic or cilantro for naan or just oil if wrapping fonair style or dipping for pita style. Don’t skip

8. Repeat steps 7-9 until all breads are cooked. You can cover with some foil to keep the breads warm. Best to wrap while still warm with fillings of choice. Breads can easily be warmed on a hot pan, in the oven at 350F for 3-4 minutes.

Storage:

Eat fresh on the day of making or freeze extra breads in a plastic sealed bag. Can be reheated in a hot pan or a 350F oven for 3-4 minutes.

*** The trick to getting these breads tasting like they were freshly baked is to get them almost too hot to handle. It changes the internal temperature of the bread to bring it back to “fresh out of the oven” texture.