Injera Sourdough Flatbread with Teff and Wheat Flour
A tangy, spongy Ethiopian flatbread made from fermented teff and wheat flour, perfect for scooping up flavorful stews and salads. This Ethiopian-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs teff flour, all-purpose wheat flour, warm water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 cup all-purpose wheat flour
- 3 cups warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups teff flour and 1 cup all-purpose wheat flour. Gradually whisk in 3 cups warm water until a smooth batter forms.
- Step 2: Cover the bowl loosely with a cloth and let the batter ferment at room temperature for 2 to 3 days until bubbly and slightly sour in aroma.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and mix well.
- Step 4: Heat a non-stick skillet or large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Lightly grease with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
- Step 5: Pour about 1/2 cup batter in a circular motion into the pan, spreading thinly to form a round crepe approximately 10 inches in diameter.
- Step 6: Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until holes form on the surface and the edges lift from the pan, but do not flip.
- Step 7: Remove the injera carefully and place on a clean cloth. Repeat with remaining batter, stacking the injera.
- Step 8: Serve fresh as a base for Ethiopian dishes or store wrapped in cloth at room temperature for up to 2 days.







