[Home]  [GFCF Recipe Index]  [Frugal Food Storage]  [Biblical Womanhood]  [Archived Recipe Index]  [Links] [New Blog]  [Old Fashioned Education]  [Prairie Homemaker]  [My Mother's Blog] Unleavened Wheat Bread also known as Chapatis & Pooris 3 cups whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour or a combination, approximate 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1-1/2 cups fresh water, approximate This bread is one of the great international basics. Usually made with whole wheat flour, it can also be prepared with part of all white flour. In a large bowl combine the flour and salt with clean hands. Drizzle in the oil and dump in the water. Stir and knead the dough with your hands for a full 10 minutes. If necessary add more flour or water to make a firm dough that isn't too sticky. This is a good job for a bored child. Now cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp cloth. Allow it to sit for 1-hour or up to 24 hours.  After resting divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Lay a ball of dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper, or flatten it slightly on a lightly floured countertop. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough as thin as you can. Thinner than piecrust if possible. Fry each chapati in a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. When the underside is lightly browned flip and brown the remaining side. Continue until all chapatis are cooked. Makes about 12. To make Pooris prepare and roll out the dough as directed above. Heat 1/2-cup oil or shorteing in a skillet over a medium-flame. Fry the dough in the fat until golden brown. Flip to brown the remaining side. Set aside on newspaper or papertowels to cool. Continue until all the puris are cooked. For a spicy variation try adding 1/2-teaspoon ground red pepper to the dough when you add the salt. Proceed as directed. I really like these and my oldest son does too. Fred and our youngest son are lightweights when it comes to spice, so they prefer them plain. These are excellent with curries and any type of sicy bean dish. Makes 12 Chapatis or Puris, enough for about 6 servings. [Home]  [GFCF Recipe Index]  [Frugal Food Storage]  [Biblical Womanhood]  [Archived Recipe Index]  [Links] [New Blog]  [Old Fashioned Education]  [Prairie Homemaker]  [My Mother's Blog] GFCF = Gluten Free & Casein Free The Christian Counter © FrugalAbundance 2007-2008  :-)  And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.  Use hospitality one to another without grudging.  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.--1 Peter 4:8-10