Injera

Injera

A tangy, spongy Ethiopian flatbread with a distinctive honeycomb texture that serves as both plate and utensil for any meal.

⏱ 180 minServes 4Ethiopian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups teff flour
  • 2.5 cups warm water
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

  1. 1Mix teff flour with warm water, salt, yeast, and honey in a large bowl, stirring until smooth.
  2. 2Cover with a damp cloth and let ferment at room temperature for 3-5 days, stirring daily, until bubbly and sour-smelling.
  3. 3Stir in baking soda until the batter becomes slightly thicker.
  4. 4Heat a large non-stick skillet or injera pan over medium-high heat until very hot.
  5. 5Pour 0.5 to 0.75 cup batter into the center and tilt the pan in circular motions to spread evenly into a thin circle.
  6. 6Cover with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until the top is set and honeycomb holes appear, then remove to cool on a plate.
  7. 7Repeat with remaining batter and serve warm or at room temperature.

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