Bread
can be precious.
Counting out
each piece,
how long will
it last
to provide
sustenance?
Every culture
has some form.
This recipe
uses
5 ingredients.
I think there
might be all
tucked into
the back of my
refrigerator.
Probably
past their
USE BY
Dates.
Saving
for a rainy day.
Or whenever.
NOW.
Bread Shortage? This is the easiest kind of bread you can make
Navajo Flatbread: Makes 6
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups of lukewarm water
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons oil (canola oil, vegetable oil, or shortening work best)
… Additional 1-2 Tablespoons oil (for frying)
Mix flour, salt, baking powder & 2 tsp. canola oil together in a mixing bowl and add most of the water. Continue mixing and adding water until it has the consistency of tacky pizza dough.
Knead for a few minutes.
Let rest in greased bowl for 30- 60 minutes.
Divide into 6 pieces and roll out very thin (tortilla thickness) onto a floured surface.
Heat cast iron skillet or griddle to 350F & add 1 T. canola oil. Heat oil til hot but not smoky hot.
Cook until golden brown spots appear on one side.. then flip and cook the other side until done.
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