Pain Sans Four et Sans Repos Recipe

Introduction

This simple no-oven, no-rest bread recipe is perfect for quick homemade flatbreads. Soft and lightly golden, these breads cook in a pan and come together with minimal ingredients and effort.

Ingredients

• 400 g de farine
• 1/2 sachet de levure chimique
• 22 cl d’eau tiède
• 1 c. à café de sel
• Huile pour la cuisson

Instructions

1. Step 1: Dans un grand saladier, versez la farine et la levure chimique. Ajoutez le sel et mélangez soigneusement.
2. Step 2: Incorporez progressivement l’eau tiède tout en mélangeant jusqu’à obtenir une pâte souple et homogène. Si besoin, ajustez avec un peu d’eau ou de farine.
3. Step 3: Divisez la pâte en plusieurs portions de la taille d’une mandarine, puis aplatissez-les pour former des galettes.
4. Step 4: Faites chauffer une poêle avec un peu d’huile, puis déposez les pains et laissez-les cuire environ 3 minutes sur une face jusqu’à ce qu’ils soient dorés.
5. Step 5: Retournez-les et poursuivez la cuisson encore 2 à 3 minutes.
6. Step 6: Déposez les pains sur du papier absorbant pour retirer l’excès d’huile et servez-les chauds.

Tips & Variations

• For a different flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the dough before cooking.
• Use olive oil for a richer taste during cooking instead of neutral oil.
• Serve with dips or use as a wrap for sandwiches to elevate the meal.

Storage

Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm gently in a skillet or microwave for a few seconds to restore softness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use instant yeast instead of baking powder?

This recipe relies on baking powder, a chemical leavening agent, for quick rise. Using instant yeast would require a longer rest time and adjusting quantities.

Is it possible to make this bread gluten-free?

You can try gluten-free flour blends, but textures may vary. It’s best to choose a blend designed for baking to achieve a similar soft consistency.

Pain Sans Four et Sans Repos Recipe

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This no-oven, no-rest bread recipe yields soft, golden flatbreads cooked quickly on the stovetop. Made with simple pantry ingredients like flour, baking powder, salt, and water, these flatbreads are perfect for an easy, homemade bread alternative that requires no waiting time for rising or baking.

• Author: Tim
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 6 to 8 small flatbreads 1x
• Category: Bread
• Method: Frying
• Cuisine: French

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 400 g de farine (flour)
• 1/2 sachet de levure chimique (baking powder)
• 1 c. à café de sel (1 teaspoon salt)

Wet Ingredients

• 22 cl d’eau tiède (220 ml lukewarm water)

For Cooking

• Huile pour la cuisson (oil for cooking)

Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour and baking powder thoroughly. Add the salt and mix evenly to ensure the leavening and salt are well distributed.
2. Incorporate water: Gradually pour in the lukewarm water while stirring continuously until the dough comes together into a soft, smooth, and elastic ball. Adjust by adding a little flour or water if needed to get the right consistency.
3. Shape the dough: Divide the dough into several portions about the size of a small mandarin orange, then flatten each portion into a flat disc or galette-shaped flatbread.
4. Preheat pan with oil: Heat a skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add a small amount of oil to coat the surface.
5. Cook first side: Place the flattened dough pieces in the hot pan and cook for approximately 3 minutes until the bottom surface turns golden brown.
6. Cook second side: Flip the breads and continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes until the other side is also golden and the bread is cooked through.
7. Drain and serve: Remove the breads from the pan and place them on paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

• Ensure the water is lukewarm to help the baking powder react slightly and aid in lightness.
• You can adjust the thickness of the flatbreads by flattening the dough thinner or thicker based on preference.
• Use a non-stick pan to reduce the amount of oil needed for cooking.
• Consume the breads fresh for optimal softness; reheating can be done briefly in a pan or microwave.

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