Chapati (East African Bread)
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Chapati (East African Bread)

1. All-purpose flour, sifted - 2 cups
2. Salt - 1 teaspoon
3. Warm water, or as needed - ¾ cup
4. Vegetable oil - 1 teaspoon
5. All-purpose flour, or as needed - 2 teaspoons
6. Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Chapati (East African Bread)

1. Stage

Mix 2 cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Slowly mix in enough water to make a thick dough. Mix in oil until combined.

2. Stage

Knead dough on a cool surface for a few minutes, adding a few spoonfuls of flour. Return dough to the bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let rest for 30 minutes.

3. Stage

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

4. Stage

Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.

5. Stage

Divide dough into orange-sized balls. Flatten into 6-inch circles.

6. Stage

Fry in batches in the hot skillet, turning once, until golden brown and spotted, 6 to 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough. Keep chapatis warm in the oven.