Ethiopian Injera Bread

4.70 stars (10 reviews)

This Ethiopian Injera Bread recipe is a quick and easy take on the traditional Injera and features a sourdough crepe-like flatbread that you can make at home!

Prep Time30

Cook Time6

Total Time36

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Ethiopian

Servings:

Calories: 227kcal

Author: Sommer Collier

Ingredients

3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup buckwheat flour
2 tablespoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups club soda
1 cup white vinegar or rice vinegar
Oil for pan

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix both flours, salt, and baking soda together. Whisk in the club soda until smooth. Then add the vinegar and whisk.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour oil on a paper towel and wipe the skillet with the oiled paper towel. This creates a thin fatty layer to make it easier to flip the crepes.
Using a scoop, pour batter into the skillet creating a 6-inch circle. Quickly and carefully swirl the pan around to thin out the batter until it measures 8- to 9-inches across.
Cook for 1 minute, then using a large spatula, flip the Injera over and cook another minute. Remove from the skillet and stack on a plate. Repeat with remaining batter. The Injera will seem slightly crisp in the pan, but will soften immediately when placed on the plate. The stacking also helps steam and soften the Injera sourdough crepes.
Once finished cooking the Injera. Cut the circles in half with a pizza cutter, roll into tubes and stack. Keep warm until ready to serve. Serve the Injera with Doro Wat or Mesir Wat, tearing pieces of Injera and using it to pick up the Doro Wat.

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Notes

Storing Leftovers - Store leftover Ethiopian bread in an airtight container and in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezing Leftovers - Place cooked Injera stacked on top of one another between parchment paper. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for 2 months.

Reheating Leftovers - I recommend warming these up in the oven.

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