Flatbread, depending on the size and thickness can be called by different names. Additionally different cultures prepare it in different methods, again resulting in a variation of names. A flatbread is a bread made with flour, water, milk, yogurt or other liquids and salt and then thoroughly rolled into flattened dough. Many flatbreads are unleavened, although some are leavened, such as pizza and pita bread. (Yeast may be used or not).

Some of the more popular types which we have come across in Chellzkitchen include but are not limited to the following; pita, naan, roti, chapati, pizza, focaccia, phaphata, tortilla, injera.

To create a number of the said mentioned breads, we use our tried and tested two ingredients dough hack using Nutriday Plain Yoghurt (ideally a very great kitchen hack of using relatively two ingredients to make dough for bread). A fool proof recipe which uses minimal ingredients and yields results instantly. If you have missed it in the past, kana maybe you have forgotten it, we are here to give you a reminder of the most simple bread you can whip up over the holidays for family and friends without having to slave away in the kitchen. Serve up your bread on its own, with a curry, use it to build a pizza, a wrap or tortilla, tota fela the possibilities are endless. Early last week I had a craving for Indian food and I was ready to make a phone order for garlic naan and mango chicken curry before realising the time was a bit late.

In general I try to have us eat earlier than later, for digestion and health purposes and benefits. So I shelved my craving, the following day after the school run we passed through the store for Nutriday yogurt, which is an essential in our (2i) @ ingredient baking recipe, so as to make a curry and satiate my craving. Making your own food is definitely cost efficient as eating out at every craving is not sustainable and this is what motivates Chellzkitchen cooking classes and sharing recipes with you! We all have an untapped potential in the kitchen, which can lead you to recreating some of your favourite restaurant dishes. Have lots of fun in the kitchen this festive season while making your loved ones great dishes. Visit our Facebook page Chellzkitchen for more ideas and recipes, as well as to pose any questions or enquiries on classes.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups Cake Flour

1½ cups NutriDay Danone Plain yogurt

2 tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt, optional

Many flatbreads are

unleavened, although some are leavened, such

as pizza

BRUSHING Butter

INSTRUCTIONS Start by making your dough. Combine the dry ingredients and the plain yogurt in the bowl. Mix until the dough starts to form. If the dough is dry, add 1 tablespoon of water. Dump the dough out onto a large, lightly floured surface. Work the dough out into a large disc. Divide the dough into 9 equal pieces. Roll each piece out. Place a pan on high heat and let it get very hot. Cook the naan on each side for 2 minutes. Naan should puff up and have a light char. If desired, brush each side with butter.

How to make the garlic variation:

Once the first side of the naan is cooked, flip the naan over and brush the cooked side with olive oil, sprinkle with about 1/4 teaspoon of cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic. When the second side is cooked, flip the garlic side onto the griddle surface for just a few seconds. The hot surface will help seal the garlic to the naan. Optionally, melt about 2 and a half tablespoons of butter in a small bowl, add 1 and a half teaspoons of crushed garlic, mix well, and use this to brush over the flatbread once cooked.