Injera, the spongy, crepe-like sourdough flatbread usually made from tef, a hardy Ethiopian grain, can be easily replicated at home with all-purpose flour, yeast, and a nonstick skillet. (See Making an Ethiopian Staple, for the traditional method.)
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (about 105°)
- 1 (1 1/4-oz.) packet of active dry yeast
- 3 cups flour
- tsp. kosher salt
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Instructions
Step 1
Pour warm water into a small bowl, sprinkle with yeast, and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Sift flour into a large bowl; add the yeast mixture along with 2 cups water and whisk until a very smooth batter has formed. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 4 hours.
Step 3
Briskly whisk the bubbling batter until smooth; add salt and whisk to combine.
Step 4
Heat a 6" nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in 1⁄4 cup of the batter, tilting and swirling the skillet to coat it evenly with batter. Cook until just set, about 1 minute. Cover and cook until the edges pull away slightly from the sides, about 1 minute more. Using a heatproof rubber spatula, transfer injera to a paper towel-lined plate, cover with another paper towel, and repeat, stacking the flatbreads as you go. (Whisk the batter while each flatbread cooks.)
Step 5
Let injera cool completely; wrap with plastic wrap until ready to serve. (The injera may be stored overnight in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before serving.)
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