Dad’S Flatbread

Name: Dad’S Flatbread
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 cup rye or whole wheat flour; 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup rye or whole wheat flour
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of water. Add sugar, oil, salt, rye or whole wheat flour, 3 cups all-purpose flour and remaining water; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down. Divide in half. On a greased
4

, flatten each half to 1-in. thickness. Pierce each loaf several times with a fork. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.