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Injera

Injera – Quick and Easy Spongy, Crepe-like flatbread- Slightly Sour, Slightly Sweet and Utterly Addictive.

Injera
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
30 min
Yield
10 servings
Difficulty
MEDIUM

Ingredients

Quantities are shown as originally provided.

  • 1 cup corn flour
  • 1/2 cup sorghum or (whole wheat)
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon dry yeast
  • 1 1/4 cup warm water
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 6 teaspoons baking powder
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 4 cups warm water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine corn flour , sorghum or whole wheat , sugar yeast and water , mix and let it rise for about an hour.

  2. 2

    In Large bowl combine flour , salt, baking powder and sugar

  3. 3

    Add the starter mixture to the flour, thoroughly mix and start adding water a little at a time until water has been completely used up, thoroughly miss to eliminate any lumps. You may use the blender to aid in the process.

  4. 4

    Let it rise for about 2 hours

  5. 5

    In a large bowl combine all the ingredients, then start by adding a cup of water at a time to prevent lumps, then mix with hands preferably.

  6. 6

    Continue adding water, one cup at a time water until the water is completely used up.

  7. 7

    Add water followed by the rest of the ingredients pulse until ingredients are fully blended

  8. 8

    Remove place in a large bowl and loosely cover with kitchen, let it rise for about 2 hours until bubbles form.

  9. 9

    Heat up a skillet, crepe pan, or non-stick fry pan preferably one with a matching lid.

  10. 10

    Heat the skillet on medium high heat, and then when ready to cook pour a ladleful (about ¾ cup or more) of the injera batter on to the pan spread from the center in a circular motion. About the size of a dinner plate. You may cover if you have a matching lid, covering shortens the cook time otherwise let it cook until all batter forms little brown spots coming through. No need to turn the batter.

  11. 11

    Transfer to a plate with a spatula or plate, put aside and continue cooking until the batter is finished

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