Dinner

Phaphatha Flatbreads

Soft, thick skillet flatbreads made from a simple yeasted-free dough and cooked until lightly browned.

  • 50 min
  • 250 kcal
  • Vegetarian
  • Bread
  • Side dish

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

Phaphatha Flatbreads

Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

  1. Step 1:

    In a stand mixer bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

  2. Step 2:

    With the dough hook on low, drizzle in the milk.

  3. Step 3:

    Continue kneading until a small ball of dough forms.

  4. Step 4:

    Remove the dough from the bowl.

  5. Step 5:

    Lightly oil the bowl.

  6. Step 6:

    Return the dough ball to the bowl, cover, and set aside to rest for 15–30 minutes.

    15–30 min
  7. Step 7:

    Divide the dough ball into 12 roughly even portions.

  8. Step 8:

    Heat a small amount of oil in a large, flat skillet.

  9. Step 9:

    Flatten one dough ball with your palm, then work it into a slightly larger round with the back of your hand.

  10. Step 10:

    Keep the round thick and about 10 cm (4 inches) in diameter.

  11. Step 11:

    Place the round in the hot skillet and repeat with as many rounds as will fit.

  12. Step 12:

    After 3–4 minutes, when the bottom is lightly browned in spots, flip and cook the second side for another 1–2 minutes.

    3–4 min

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