Injera

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Injera is the staple bread of Ethiopia. It's traditionally made with teff flour, but regular millet flour from a health food store will work fine and give a similar nutty flavor. Use this bread to sop up the flavors of spicy stews.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 day 5 mins
Total Time:
1 day 30 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
14 pieces
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 5 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 3 cups finely ground millet flour

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. Dissolve yeast and honey in 1/4 cup water. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 4 3/4 cups water and millet flour; stir until smooth. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.

  2. Stir batter well and mix in baking soda.

  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/3 cup batter into the pan in a spiral pattern; quickly tilt the pan and swirl to even out batter so it covers the bottom of the pan. Cover and cook until injera rises slightly and is slightly moist on top but not browned, about 1 minute. Without flipping (injera is only cooked on one side), remove to a platter.

  4. Repeat to cook remaining injera, stacking on the plate when finished.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166 Calories
2g Fat
32g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 10%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 102mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.