Chapati Bread

This is a very easy to make and filling bread, and it works great with your food storage. It can be made on an outdoor grill or even an open fire, and boy is it good... David.

Chapati is an unleavened pancake-like bread from India. Often diners tear off pieces and use them to scoop up food.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed

1/2 tsp. salt

1 Tbs. unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for brushing

1 Tbs. milk

1/2 cup water, plus more as
  needed

Directions:

In a bowl, stir together the 1 1/2 cups flour and the salt. In a small bowl, stir together the 1 Tbs. unsalted butter and the milk. Add to the flour mixture and stir well. Add the 1/2 cup water and stir well, gathering and pressing, until the flour adheres together. If the dough looks dry, add 1 to 2 Tbs. more water, but do not add too much or the dough will become too sticky.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead for 5 minutes. If necessary, add more flour or water to achieve a workable, elastic consistency. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape each into a 1 1/2- to 2-inch ball and roll out into a 6-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick.

Heat a griddle or cast-iron fry pan over medium-high heat. Brush the pan lightly with unsalted butter. Place 1 dough round on the pan and cook until covered with light brown specks, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Using tongs, turn the chapati over and cook for 30 seconds more. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining dough rounds.

Meanwhile, heat a stovetop roaster over high heat. Place a browned chapati on the roaster and cook until it puffs up, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Brush the chapati with butter and place in a shallow bowl lined with a kitchen towel or paper towels. Repeat with the remaining chapati. Serve warm. Makes 8.