whole wheat chapati {giveaway}
That’s right, we had our first snow here today (well, more like a rain/snow snot — yes, snot — but snow was involved). We also had the most insane wind gusts — so insane, that my poor umbrella became a casualty. I’d show you the remains, but I maintain respect for my beloved umbrella. Just imagine a tangled mess of wires and me, once dry, now soaking wet, my bangs in a bird’s nest-like shape. It was a lovely sight, I’m sure.
Needless to say, I was looking forward to coming home tonight and cozying up with my cat, my husband, a pair of warm socks and a tasty Indian dinner I had planned, complete with chapati.
I have to say, once I opened this book and took a peek at all the delicious recipes tucked within, I wondered if chapati — a non-yeasted, whole wheat dough — was really the way to go. I mean, I knew it would be delicious and healthy (and also happens to be the fastest recipe in the entire book, bonus!), but when mine eyes came across words like “curried sweet potato, lentil and arugula pizza,” “rainbow beet pizza,” “chicken potpie pizza,” “fougasse,” “stuffed naan” and “skillet peach pie,” I wondered if I was going in the right direction. Turns out, even the simplest of recipes in this book are out of this world.
So here’s the giveaway rundown. To enter, leave a comment below answering the following question: What are you thankful for this year?
Extra entries:
1. Tweet about the giveaway and attach this link: http://tinyurl.com/6qx2fvg Tell me in a separate comment that you did so.
2. Share the link above about the giveaway on your Facebook wall and tell me in a separate comment that you did so (while you’re there, become a fan of Girl Versus Dough’s Facebook page!).
And that’s it! Contest ends on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Winner will be announced Monday, November 14.
Happy giveaway!
Update: Valerie B. is our winner. Thanks for playing, everyone.
Chapati (Non-yeasted whole wheat dough)
Courtesy of Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day
Yields: Six 6-inch chapatis
Ingredients:
1 cup lukewarm water
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tbsp oil
Directions:
Mix together the flour, salt, oil and water in a large bowl. The dough can be used right away, but is handled best when refrigerated or sitting for at least half an hour. You can also refrigerate the dough in a lidded container and use over the next 5 days.
When ready to make chapati, preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until water droplets sizzle and skitter off the surface. Divide dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a ball. On a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out each piece into a thin circle about 1/16-inch thick. Cook each piece in cast-iron skillet on each side for about a minute, then lay directly over the flame of a burner on medium-high heat, using a pair of metal tongs to hold in place (I skipped this step because I have an electric stove, leaving me with softer, more supple, but equally delicious flatbreads). Turn the dough with the tongs until the dough is puffy; remove from heat. Repeat with remaining dough.
Full disclosure: I was provided with a complimentary review copy of Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day, but that’s it. Just wanting to share the love!
I am thankful my sister came back from India (a backpacking trip) and made me chapati! Now to return the favour…
Im thankful for my fiance. He supports me through everything I do….plus he bought me a kitten 😉 lols
I’m thankful for our baby-to-be!
I am thankful for my three handsome, mischievious boys!
I’m thankful for my health!
thankful for health and family! and great bread!
I am most thankful for finding a truly great house with wonderful roommates about 8 blocks away from my college. My boyfriend and I are striking out on our own for the first time, and we lucked into a really cool situation.
I tweeted this recipe! I make these chapatis the same way, only my mother-in-law taught me a trick: Roll them out half the thickness, smear some ghee in the center, then fold it back into itself. Then roll it out to the thickness you want it. When you tear into it, there’s a nice surprise in the center! (And you can actually fill it with anything. I like potatoes and coriander with chili and turmeric :))
I’m thankful for getting a new job this year that actually has benefits! Many people take their jobs for granted and say their job sucks, but what sucks is not having insurance for over 5 years, or even sick days! It of course is a job which I get to do what I love, baking!
I am thankful for my friends and family, and also for my blog readers! They all support me in so many ways.