Kitta

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EthiopiaEthiopianPassover Pareve 30 min 4 servings Easy
Kitta

A dense unleavened Ethiopian flatbread cooked on a griddle, used by Beta Israel during Passover in place of fermented breads.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil, optional

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the flour, salt, and water into a firm dough.

  2. 2

    Knead briefly until smooth, then divide into portions.

  3. 3

    Roll or pat each portion into a round flatbread.

  4. 4

    Cook on a hot dry skillet or lightly oiled griddle until browned in spots on both sides.

  5. 5

    Serve warm, or cool and wrap to keep soft.

Kosher notes

For Passover, use appropriate kosher-for-Passover flour or community-approved grain practices.

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