Finnish-american Flatbread

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 cup coarse whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup coarse whole rye flour
• 8 cups bread flour
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, stir together the warm water and sugar. sprinkle the yeast over the top and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
• stir in the salt, whole wheat flour and rye flour. mix in the bread flour 1 cup at a time until the dough is not sticky. knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. place in an oiled bowl, turning to coat. set aside to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• punch down the dough and divide into 4 or 5 portions. form each one into a ball, and let rise again until doubled, about 20 minutes.
• place each ball onto a baking sheet and flatten out into an oval 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. poke holes all over using the tines of a fork. let rise again until doubled, 20 to 30 minutes. preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned on the top and bottom. brush the tops with butter while still warm.