All-Purpose Flatbreads

Directions

1. 1
   Pour the water into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
2. 2
   Add the yeast, oil, flour, and salt and stir with a rubber spatula just long enough to blend into a dough.
3. 3
   With the dough hook, mix the dough on low speed (2, on a KitchenAid mixer) for 1 minute.
4. 4
   Turn the speed to medium (6 on a KitchenAid mixer) and knead until it becomes cohessive, but is still very soft, about 6 minutes more.
5. 5
   Scrape the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm and draft-free spot until it has increased in volume about 1 1/2 times, about 1 hour.
6. 6
   (Alternatively, pour the water into a large bowl.
7. 7
   Add the yeast, oil, flour, and salt and stir with a rubber spatula just long enough to blend into a dough.
8. 8
   Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
9. 9
   Knead it until it is a smooth but soft-not bouncy-ball, 4 to 7 minutes.
10. 10
    Let rise as indicated in the previous step.)
11. 11
    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and cut it into 6 equal pieces.
12. 12
    Sprinkle with flour and lightly drape the pieces with plastic wrap.
13. 13
    Let stand for 30 minutes.
14. 14
    On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll one piece of the dough into a thin 9-inch round.
15. 15
    Spray a large frying pan or pancake griddle with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat until hot, 2, to 3 minutes.
16. 16
    Grill the rolled-out dough until blistered and lightly browned, turning once with tongs, 4 to 7 minutes total.
17. 17
    Transfer the grilled bread to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
18. 18
    Repeat with the remaining breads
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