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Spelt Indian Flatbread

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:42:35 -0700
v114.n013.1
* Exported from MasterCook *

                         Bread, Spelt Indian Flatbread

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Serving Size  : 0     Preparation Time :0:00
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                  Ethnic                          Grains

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 1/2           cups  spelt flour -- or whole-wheat flour, plus 
more for rolling
       1/2      teaspoon  salt
    2        tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil -- divided
       1/4           cup  water -- plus
    1         tablespoon  water -- plus more as needed

This healthy, whole-grain Indian flatbread recipe, known as chapati, 
is a breeze to throw together at a moment's notice and is ideal for 
scooping up dal and other thick soups. Spelt is a whole grain related 
to wheat that adds a nutty flavor, but whole-wheat flour works well too.

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add 1T oil and mix with your 
fingers until crumbly. Slowly add water and mix until the dough just 
comes together. If the dough doesn't come together easily, mix in up 
to 2T more water. Knead on a lightly floured surface until the dough 
is smooth and no longer sticks to your fingers, about 2 minutes. 
Cover with a damp cloth; let rest for at least 15 and up to 30 minutes.

Divide the dough into 8 balls and cover with a damp cloth. Lightly 
flour a rolling pin and a clean work surface. Flatten 1 dough ball 
and roll it out, picking it up and rotating it to make sure it isn't 
sticking, until very thin and about 5" in diameter. Transfer to a 
lightly floured baking sheet and loosely cover with plastic wrap or a 
towel. Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing the breads on baking 
sheets so they don't touch.

Heat a large cast-iron skillet, heavy skillet or griddle over 
medium-high heat. Add one bread and cook until small bubbles appear, 
30 seconds to 1 minute. Flip, then brush the top side with a little 
of the remaining oil and cook until lightly puffed, 30 seconds to 1 
minute more. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. 
Repeat with the remaining breads, stacking and covering them as you 
go to keep them warm and pliable.

Makes: 8 breads

Serving Size: 1 bread

NUTRITION PROFILE (Per Magazine):
Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low saturated fat | Low cholesterol 
| Low sodium

Per serving: (Per Magazine):
107 calories; 4 g fat (0 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 16 g 
carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 1 g total sugars; 3 g protein; 2 g 
fiber; 146 mg sodium; 0 mg potassium.

Source:
    "EatingWell:  January/February 2014"
S(Internet address):
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Start to Finish Time:
    "0:55"
T(aactive):
    "0:30"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 849 Calories; 30g Fat (30.6% 
calories from fat); 25g Protein; 131g Carbohydrate; 22g Dietary 
Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 1077mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 8 1/2 Grain(Starch); 6 Fat.