Injera-Inspired Teff Flatbread with Spiced Honey Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-25 · Updated 2026-07-25

A soft, tangy teff flour flatbread inspired by Ethiopian injera, served with a warm honey butter infused with cardamom and cinnamon. This Ethiopian-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, combines teff flour, all-purpose flour, water into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups teff flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups teff flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 tsp salt. In a separate small bowl, dissolve 1 tsp active dry yeast in 1 cup warm water and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Step 2: Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and add the remaining 2 cups water. Stir well until a thin batter forms. Cover the bowl loosely with a clean towel and let ferment at room temperature for 12-24 hours until bubbles form and a slightly sour aroma develops.
3. Step 3: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/3 cup of the batter into the pan, swirling to cover the surface evenly. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until holes appear on the surface and the edges lift from the pan.
4. Step 4: Remove the flatbread carefully and repeat with the remaining batter.
5. Step 5: In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in 2 tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Warm until fragrant and combined.
6. Step 6: Serve the warm teff flatbreads brushed with spiced honey butter for a fragrant and slightly sweet accompaniment.