Breaking Bread, GF Flatbread That Is

Breaking Bread, GF Flatbread That Is

1.5 cup all purpose gf flour 1:1 blend
1/2 teaspoon xanthan powder
1/3 cup corn starch
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
neutral oil for the skillet such as olive oil or avocado oil

In medium mixing bowl add flour, xanthan, corn starch, salt, and baking powder. Whisk till well blended. Add yogurt or sour cream and olive oil and knead with the back of a wooden spoon till dough comes together. If dough is too dry add very water by the tablespoon full till dough comes together. Knead dough till smooth and let sit for half an hour so flour absorbs the moisture.

Meanwhile heat a cast iron pan over medium heat. Take a small amount of dough (make approximately six balls) and flatten to 1/4 inch thick. Place bread rounds between parchment paper to keep moist. Cook flatbread one at a time till browned slightly about 3 minutes per side. Keep each cooked bread round between the same parchment paper.

Serve immediately or store in an air tight container keeping parchment paper between each bread round. These flat breads are soft and pillowy perfect for dipping in dips, curries, or use as a bread topped with items of your choice. Most often these flatbreads are broken off to use in the dips. Breaking bread if you wish to define them that way.

Orange Garlic Lamb Chops

Orange Garlic Lamb Chops

4-6 lamb loin chops
salt and pepper

dab of avocado oil to sear lamb chops
3 garlic cloves minced
4 scant pats of butter
zest of one orange
juice of two oranges
1/4 cup white wine
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme chopped  or fresh rosemary minced

Prepare garlic and oranges. Have lamb chops at room temperature. Get a cast iron frying pan very hot with the dab of avocado oil. Salt and pepper lamb chops on both sides. Sear lamb chops for 2 minutes on each side. Add garlic and pats of butter and spoon over the top of the chops. Set lamb chops aside lightly covered to rest. To hot fring pan add wine, zest, orange juice, and herb to pan. Reduce liquid till it starts to thicken then add the tablespoon of butter. Serve chops immediately along with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up that sauce. We poured the sauce over our chop and a baked potato. I got the chops at Aldi for a really good price.

Delicious!

Saucer Magnolia Blooming

Saucer Magnolia Blooming

Apple Sour Cream Slice

Apple Sour Cream Slice

Base:
1-1/2 cups gluten free flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg beaten
1 cup unsalted butter melted

Apple Filling

5-6 tart apples, peeled and sliced in very thin pieces
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Topping:
1 egg beaten

1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanila extract

Why they call this recipe a slice is a mystery to me, but it's definitely worth making. Whisk dry ingredients for the base. Add melted butter and beaten egg. Mix base to form a dough. Place dough in bottom of  8x8 glass baking dish, pressing it down evenly to coat the bottom. Bake for 12 minutes in 360 F preheated oven. Remove from oven and set aside to cool slightly.

For apple filling peel apples and slice very thin. Soak apple slices in lemon water to prevent browning. Drain apples and add cinnamon and nutmeg and toss well. Microwave apple mixture on medium for 10 minutes to soften. Place apples over the base, distributing evenly.

For topping mix all ingredients and pour over apples. Bake at 360 F for 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely in bakiing dish and refrigerate for one hour before slicing to serve. I think I might double the topping ingredients next time. Sprinkle top with a mixture of confectioners sugar and cinnamon. So delicious.