Soft And Fluffy Flatbread No Yeast Food

SOFT AND FLUFFY FLATBREAD (NO YEAST)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together until well blended.
• Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture, and then add olive oil, maple syrup, and most of the water (saving a few tablespoons to add later as necessary).
• Switch to a rubber spatula or spoon and stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture. If the dough seems dry, add the remaining water. When the dough comes together, transfer to a floured work surface and knead 5 to 10 times until smooth. Cover with a clean dish cloth and leave for 10 minutes.
• Divide the dough into six equal pieces. Dust each piece in flour and roll into a disc that's between 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch thick. (Rolling thinner will make thinner bread that's less soft in the middle. Rolling thicker will make thicker, fluffier bread.)
• Add one to two tablespoons of oil to a skillet placed over medium heat. When the oil looks shimmery, add a flatbread (or more if they fit), and cook until golden brown on one side, flip and cook until golden brown on the second side, 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
• Transfer cooked flatbread to a plate, cover with a clean dish towel to keep warm, and then continue with the remaining flatbreads. If the skillet looks dry, add a little more oil before continuing.

SOFT WRAP FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Place 2 cups of the flour into a bowl or the bucket of a bread machine.
• Pour the boiling water over the flour and stir until smooth.
• Cover and set mixture aside for 30 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the potato flakes, remaining 1 cup flour, salt, oil and yeast.
• Add this to the cooled flour/water mixture, stir, and knead for several minutes (by hand, mixer or bread machine) until it forms a soft dough.
• If using a bread machine, it is not necessary to let it knead the full cycle--about 5 minutes after it gets up to full speed is enough, but the full knead cycle will not hurt it.
• The dough should form a ball that is somewhat sticky.
• If kneading by hand, keep your hands and work surface lightly oiled.
• Let the dough rise, covered, for 1 hour.
• Divide dough into 8 equal pieces, about 3 ounces each, cover and let rest for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Roll each dough portion into a 7" or 8" circle.
• Dry-fry (fry without oil) over medium heat for about 1 minute per side, until puffed and flecked with brown spots.
• Adjust the heat if they seem to be cooking either too quickly or too slowly--cooking too quickly means they may be raw in the center, while too slowly will dry them out.
• Transfer the cooked breads to a wire rack, stacking them to keep them soft.
• Serve immediately, or cool slightly and then store or freeze in plastic bag.