Kefir Skillet Flatbreads

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   Prep and measure out the ingredients.

2. Step 2:

   

   The kefir should be at room temperature. If it's cold and you don't have time to wait, just warm it up — but do it over low heat, stirring constantly, or it'll curdle into curds. Add the baking soda and salt to the warm kefir and stir well. The acid in the kefir reacts with the soda, and the mixture will start to bubble.

3. Step 3:

   

   Start adding the flour a little at a time. The dough should be very soft, so watch how much flour you add. I added it in three additions, sifting it each time — that aerates it and makes the flatbreads fluffier.

4. Step 4:

   

   After each addition of flour, work it into the dough with a spatula. At first the dough will be quite runny, then it'll start to thicken.

5. Step 5:

   

   You have to catch the right moment and stop in time, or you'll end up with tough flatbreads. The finished dough is very sticky and nearly slides off the spatula. Stop adding flour and stop kneading.

6. Step 6:

   

   Turn the dough out onto a floured table or board and work it just a little so you can form it into a ball.

7. Step 7:

   

   Cover the dough with a bowl and let it rest for half an hour.

8. Step 8:

   

   Once it's rested, divide the dough into equal pieces. I made half a batch and got three pieces. Roll out the first piece into a flatbread of the size and thickness you want. I made mine thin; if you like them thicker, you can skip the rolling pin and press the dough out with your fingers.

9. Step 9:

   

   We'll cook the flatbreads in a dry skillet with no oil. Set the skillet over the heat and let it warm up. Lay in a rolled-out flatbread and smooth it flat.

10. Step 10:

    

    Cook the flatbread covered, over low heat, for about 5 minutes per side. If your flatbreads are thick, cook them a bit longer so they bake through.

11. Step 11:

    

    When one side is golden, flip the flatbread over. Cover and cook another 5 minutes, until golden.

12. Step 12:

    

    Cook all the flatbreads the same way. While one cooks, you can quickly roll out the next. Brush the finished flatbreads with butter while they're still hot. Enjoy!