In today’s fast-paced world, taking the time to make homemade bread can be a rewarding and surprisingly simple endeavor. With just a few pantry staples, you can create delicious flatbread that not only saves money but also brings a touch of homemade warmth to your table. This recipe for Navajo Flatbread is perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike, requiring minimal ingredients and offering a flexible and forgiving process. Join us in rediscovering the joy of homemade bread making, a skill that’s both practical and satisfying in any season of life.
Facebook user Brandon Johnson graciously shared his recipe for “Navajo Flatbread,” which looks and sounds just like naan bread. This recipe requires very few ingredients, all of which are pantry staples, and is extremely simple to make.
You will need:
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 1/4 cups of lukewarm water
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon of oil, butter, or shortening
Directions:
Step 1: Mix together the dry ingredients and add in most of the water. Mix together. Add in the rest of the water while mixing, until the mixture forms the consistency of tacky pizza dough.
Step 2: Knead the dough for a few minutes.
Step 3: Let the dough rest in a greased bowl for 30 to 60 minutes.
Step 4: Divide the dough into six pieces and roll each piece out thin on a floured surface (think the thickness of tortillas).
Step 5: Heat the griddle or a skillet to 350 degrees F.
Step 6: Cook until golden brown spots begin to form, then flip and cook the other side.
Aside from being incredibly simple, this recipe also freezes really well. It costs just pennies to make, and is a simple way to make a bread product when you may not have any available to you in stores. Remember, we are all in this together. Take care of yourself, and of one another.
