Kitcha

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Kitcha

Kitcha (or kita) is a very thin flatbread that’s typical of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It’s usually made with wheat flour, water and salt, and cooked in a pan.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • cups wheat flour , all purpose, sifted
  • 1 cup lukewarm water (or more) at 97 F / 36°C
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee), divided into 4

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Crepe pan
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Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour and salt.
  2. Gradually add water, and mix until a smooth and elastic dough forms.
  3. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.
  4. Roll out each piece, and form circles approximately ¼ inch (3 to 4 mm) thick.
  5. Heat a crêpe pan over high heat, and add half a tablespoon of clarified butter.
  6. Place a circle of dough on the skillet, reduce the heat to medium and, using a fork, poke a few small holes all over the surface of the dough.
  7. Cook until each side is golden brown and crisp, and has a few brown spots.
  8. Repeat for the rest of the dough.
  9. Serve hot.
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