Homemade Flatbread, Roti, Tortilla? Hmm.. You decide

December 20, 2013

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Other day my family wanted to eat cajun flatbread pizza. It is really yummy. It’s basically sautéed onions, cajun sausage, spicy barbecue sauce and sharp cheddar cheese. Unfortunately, we did not have any flat bread. My hubby was about

to go and run out to the store and buy some, when I yelled, Stop!!! As though he was committing a crime. I will make the flatbread from scratch in my Super “Mama” Hero voice. LOL

Very easy! The funny thing is when I posted it on Facebook my friend from India asked me, “Is that Roti.” NO! It is Flat bread. My friend who is spanish asked me, “Is that Tortilla?” NO! It is flatbread. But hey it can be whatever you like.

Here is the recipe. This is a no yeast flatbread.

Enjoy! Remember to Set the Table with Love.

Italian Herb infused Flat bread

1 3/4 cup organic all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
3 cloves, crushed garlic, Finely crushed
1/2 tbsp Italian herb blend ( I used a blend with a grinder, to get bigger chunks of herbs) optional
1/2 cup hot water

See those bubbles.

Preparation:

Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder to a mixing bowl. Add the shortening and garlic, and work into the flour with a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.Pour in the hot water and stir with a fork to combine. Pour mixture on a lightly floured surface and knead with your hands for about 3 minutes to form a smooth, soft dough. * Tip ~ If the flour get’s sticky add more flour to the dough, just a little at a time, until it is not sticky anymore. Put it back into the bowl, cover with a towel and let rest 20 minutes.Divide the dough into 6 balls, and roll between your palms of our hand until you have a soft smooth ball. With a rolling pin, roll out each ball of dough into a thin circle about 1/8-inch thick.

Preheat a dry cast iron or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Place the flatbread in the hot pan and cook for one minute, or until small air bubbles appear. Flip over and cook for another minute. Flip again for about another minute. During this last flip you will notice the bread puffing up, this is what you want to see. You also want small charred spots to form on the bread as well.

Remove immediately from the hot pan onto a platter. You are ready to enjoy your flatbread, roti, tortilla? But never the less, Enjoy. They can be kept warm in the oven if you are not serving them all at once.

On this flat bread I added some olive oil, butter lettuce, walnuts and shaved parmiagiana reggiano and cracked black pepper and a dash of salt. Of course my men folk added the spicy cajun ingredients. I also use this recipe to make wraps and tacos.

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Hi, I am Lisa. I am learning every day how to love up on this beautiful gift of living, cherishing each moment as it comes. Especially because at 38 I was dying, and now I am 55 years old, I have gained a deeper appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. I’m married to my wonderful husband of 30 years, who not only supports me through thick and thin but has also selflessly served as my kidney donor, a true testament to his love and commitment. Together, we have raised two incredible kids, aged 38 and 25, and I delight in watching them thrive. Our family has expanded beautifully with two grandkids who fill our lives with joy, a lovely daughter-in-law who has seamlessly joined our family, and a grand fur baby who adds warmth to our home. Here you will find life, food, and how I set the table with love for myself, my friends, and my family, creating cherished memories around meals that go beyond nourishment. I hope it inspires you to love up on your life a bit more and encourage you to surround your table with love, laughter, and the people you hold dear. We get one go at this precious journey, so let’s make it something deliciously beautiful, savoring each bite along the way. Thanks for stopping by; your presence adds to the warmth of this shared experience.