Soft Flat Bread

Flat bread has to be one of the easiest breads I have ever made and they're incredibly versatile as well. My favorite use for these is with golden brown balls of Felafel covered in a cucumber yogurt sauce. Smothering these in pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, olive oil and fresh basil also does the trick for impromptu movie nights at home. After many batches I've discovered the secret is Brewers Yeast. It creates a tender, airy, bubbly texture that almost melts in your mouth and cups things (fillings) well.

RECIPE:
1/4 Cup sour cream
3/4 Cup milk
1/2 Cup margarine
2 Tablespoons water
3 1/2 Cups bread flour
2 Tablespoons Brewers Yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 egg white (from a large egg)

Combine all dry ingredients and mix well. Add wet ingredients and kneed until a ball forms. A Kitchen Aid mixture with a dough hook attachment or a bread machine on the dough setting has worked exceptionally well for this dough, but hands work perfectly too! If a little dry add 1 or 2 additional tablespoons of water. Allow dough to rest, covered with a damp cloth for 20 to 30 minutes.

After resting gather up dough and roll it into a log shape. Cut and divide into 11 pieces. Roll each individual piece into a ball and coat with flour. Roll out into your desired size (the thinner you make it the more crispy your flat bread will be and the thicker, the more soft and able to hold sauce or olive oils, it's fully up to your particular needs).

On a lightly oiled pan over medium heat lay your flat bread dough on top and quickly prick with a fork. Spray or brush the top of the dough with butter or margarine (optional). When edges become noticeably golden brown flip the flat bread over and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Move each flat bread into a bowl with a cloth on top to keep warm.



Along with creating well received appetizers when created in a miniature size (cut each dough ball in half) these have also made wonderful gifts.

How I Serve It:
- Lathered in hummus.
- Used in place of pita bread for Felafel or lamb.
- Drizzled with olive oil, basil and feta cheese.
- Brushed with butter and sprinkled with powder sugar and cinnamon.
- Brown sugar and butter with sesame seeds packed on top.

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