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Ethiopian Injera (Fermented Flatbread)

From: Ethiopia

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Teff flour
  • 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Sourdough starter
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Add water and teff flour to a blender and blend well.
  2. Add all-purpose flour and blend to combine.
  3. Add sourdough starter and blend until combined.
  4. Pour batter into a bowl and allow to rest until bubbles form on surface (approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour).
  5. Stir in baking powder and cornstarch until well combined.
  6. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C).
  7. Pour about 1/2 cup batter into center of pan and immediately tilt and rotate to spread into large thin circle about 12 inches in diameter.
  8. Cook WITHOUT flipping for about 2-3 minutes until edges curl slightly and surface develops characteristic holes and spongy texture.
  9. If using a clay plate (mitad), follow same cooking method.
  10. Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining batter.
  11. Stack finished injeras. Serve still warm.