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)

Provided by luvinlif2k

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h50m

Yield 20 12inch Injera

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Malik Zain
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try and this one didn't disappoint. The injera was delicious and it was a great way to experience Ethiopian cuisine.


RIJAZ RIJAZ
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover teff flour. The injera was delicious and it was a lot of fun to make.


dcboy
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The injera turned out great and it was delicious.


Holly Worthley
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This was a great recipe! The injera was delicious and it was really easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


DJ PARADOX
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I've never had injera before, but I was intrigued by this recipe. I'm so glad I tried it! The injera was delicious and it was a lot of fun to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rebekah Preston
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I'm not a big fan of Ethiopian food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The injera was delicious and I really enjoyed the unique flavors.


Anya Mksh
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This recipe is a great way to introduce people to Ethiopian food. The injera is delicious and it's a great way to experience the unique flavors of Ethiopian cuisine.


Analyn Biaco
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I love Ethiopian food and I'm always looking for new recipes to try. This injera recipe was a great find. The injera was delicious and it was a lot easier to make than I thought it would be.


Aijaz Ali Sehwani
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This recipe was a bit tricky to follow at first, but the result was worth it. The injera was delicious and I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


thulisile molulo
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I've been looking for a good injera recipe for a while now and I'm so glad I found this one. The injera turned out perfect and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kiara lee Jacobs
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This was a great recipe! The injera was delicious and it was fun to make. I'm glad I found this recipe.


Asim jan Jokhio
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This recipe is a keeper! The injera was light and fluffy, and it paired perfectly with the spicy lentils I served it with. I'll definitely be making this again.


Albama Muzik
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I love injera and was excited to try this recipe. It was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The injera was perfect and my family loved it.


Roman Roy
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This was my first time making injera and it came out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the result was delicious. I'm definitely making this again.


Kashif Ismail
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Amazing recipe! I've tried many injera recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The injera turned out soft, spongy, and with the perfect amount of sourness. I served it with a spicy chicken stew and everyone loved it.