Nigella Seed Flatbread

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons nigella seeds
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon dried yeast
• 9 ounces plain yogurt
• 1 1/4 lbs strong white flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. 1

   Place the nigella seeds and water in a large saucepan and bring to the boil.

2. 2

   Remove from the heat, add the yeast and yogurt and stir well.

3. 3

   Add 1/3 of the flour and stir. Cover and leave in a warm place to prove for 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Work in the salt, 2 tablespoons of the oil and the remaining flour. Cover and leave in a warm place to prove for a further 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.

5. 5

   Knead the dough briefly. Divide it into six portions, shape them into balls, then roll out into rounds.

6. 6

   Place the remaining oil in a frying pan. Add the dough rounds, in batches if necessary, and cook for 1 minute on each side. Serve warm.