Category Archives: Leavening

yeast, soda or other leavening agent

Chapati (East-Indian Flatbread)

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2012 (Photo, right, from Indian Food About.com) Includes: 1. Rye Chapati Experiment; 2. Sourdough Chapati Recipe See also: 1. Naan (Traditional Indian Tandoori Flatbread); 2. Flatbreads: Note on Ingredients & Equipment; 3. Breads & Rolls Menu Chapati comes from India, as does … Continue reading →

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Traditional Focaccia (Italian Flatbread)

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons Focaccia (or the Provence version, fougasse) has become part of the American lexicon in the last 10 to 15 years, because of the increasing popularity of Italian foods.  Like other flatbreads, it … Continue reading →

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Naan – Traditional Indian Tandoori Flatbread

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Naan is a flatbread common in all of Central Asia, including Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. It is very similar to pita, but made with yogurt and brushed with melted butter or … Continue reading →

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Pita (Greek and Middle-Eastern Flatbread)

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Pita (pronounced PEE-tah), also called ‘pocket bread’ is a staple in all of the eastern Mediterranean countries.  Now, if your exposure to Pita is from a bag at Trader Joes, you have … Continue reading →

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Rosemary-Thyme Shortbread Cookies

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, February 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia, but link is lost) I know, it’s hard for some of us to think about using savory herbs in a sweet treat, but trust me, you won’t regret it. In my experience, … Continue reading →

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