Kenyan Chapati (Kenyan Flatbread)

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

40m

This Kenyan Chapati recipe is a flavorful and versatile flatbread. Made with a combination of all-purpose and whole-wheat flour, and warm water and milk, the dough is rolled out and cooked in a skillet with oil. A perfect accompaniment to savory dishes or enjoyed on its own.

Side Dish

Bread

Flatbread

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Ingredients

Servings: 8

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350g (2 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour, plus extra flour as needed for rolling

100g (about 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) whole-wheat flour

4 teaspoons (12g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table or fine sea salt use half as much by volume or the same weight

3/4 cup (180ml) warm water, plus extra as needed

1/2 cup (120ml) warm whole milk (see notes)

2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil, or neutral oil such a vegetable oil, or melted lard, or melted butter plus extra for brushing the dough and skillet

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

453kcal

22%
Fat

7g

0%
Saturated Fat

1g

0%
Carbohydrates

84g

4%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

14g

0%
Cholesterol

3mg

0%
Sodium

1,019mg

50%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Kenyan Chapati (Kenyan Flatbread)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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