Quick and Easy Pan-Fried Lenten Flatbreads

A great alternative to bread for cozy home meals! In general, lean flatbreads in a frying pan are prepared quite simply and not for long. You can serve them with first and second courses, and the flatbreads go well with various spreads and pates.
cook time: 1h 15 min
Ava Prescott
Quick and Easy Pan-Fried Lenten Flatbreads

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

328
Calories
8g
Fat
48g
Carbs
9g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Wheat flour 350 g
Water 100 ml
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make lean flatbreads on water without yeast in a frying pan? Prepare the necessary products. It is advisable to take vegetable oil without a pronounced aroma; the ideal option is extra virgin olive oil.

Step 2

Step 2
Sift the wheat flour into a large bowl, add ground black pepper and stir. Thanks to sifting, it will be saturated with oxygen, and the cakes will turn out more tender. Heat the water to 80-90 degrees, add salt to the water and stir so that all salt crystals dissolve. Gradually add salted water to flour. It may require a little less or more water. Focus on the consistency of the dough. Add vegetable oil and knead into plastic dough.

Step 3

Step 3
Cover the dough with a clean bag or towel and leave for 15-30 minutes. Then knead the dough again with your hands. You will feel that the dough will become smoother, and it will also be significantly softer and more pliable. Divide the dough into several pieces and roll them into balls. The size of the balls will depend on the desired size of the finished cakes.

Step 4

Step 4
Roll each ball into a round layer. Using a saucer or plate, cut out circles with a knife.

Step 5

Step 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan. Read about how to choose a frying pan and oil in separate articles, links at the end of the recipe. Place the dough circles one at a time into the hot oil and fry until browned. Turn the tortilla over and fry the other side. Place the tortillas on a large platter lined with paper towels. Cover the finished cakes with an inverted bowl so that they do not dry out and soften from their own heat and moisture.

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