October 12, 2020 / Lyn Jones / 0 Comments
8 serves
Ingredients
1 cup McKenzie’s Chick Pea Flour
1/2 cup plain flour
1 tsp Sea Salt
60ml warm water
40ml vegetable oil
1 tbs plain yoghurt
Step 1
Combine flours and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
whisk together the water, oil & yoghurt. Add to flours and mix well. Use hands to bring together and knead until smooth. Cover and set aside for 15-20 minutes.
Step 3
Divide dough into 8 even portions and roll each into a ball. Roll each ball on a lightly oiled surface to approx. 15cm diameter.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan or grill plate over medium heat, brush with oil and add bread. Cook for 1-2 minutes, and turn once air pockets have risen in the bread. Cook a further minute. Brush with oil or butter and set aside to keep warm.
May 3, 2020 / Lyn Jones / 0 Comments
Herb & Sea Salt Chick Pea Crackers
(https://healthymamainfo.com/2012/05/spicy-chickpea-crackers/ is an Indian spiced version)
(https://www.veganricha.com/chickpea-fennel-crackers-vegan/ – uses mashed chick peas)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chick Pea Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 125ml warm water
- 30ml olive oil
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- extra Sea Salt
Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 190C (170C). Place flour, baking powder and salt in a food processor and with the motor running pour water and oil into the flour. Mixing until a dough has formed. Add a little extra water if required.Step 2
Tip dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently. Set aside covered for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Measure two pieces of baking paper to approx. 20 x 30cm wide. Roll dough out between two pieces of baking paper to a 2mm thickness. Remove top baking paper and sprinkle with the herbs, paprika and extra salt. Roll over them with the rolling pin to press into the dough. Prick dough all over with a fork and cut into small rectangles without cutting all the way through.
Step 4
Bake for 15 – 20 minutes until crisp and brown. Allow to cool, break into portions then serve with your favourite dips and cheeses.
Tips
Substitute herbs and paprika with a spice blend like za’atar or dukkah. Sprinkle a little grated parmesan over the top or try dry fennel or cumin seeds.
Crackers will keep for 2 – 3 days in an airtight container.