Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) teff flour
- 3 cups (710ml) filtered water
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
Instructions:
- Combine 250g teff flour and 710ml filtered water in a glass bowl; stir until smooth and cover with a breathable kitchen towel.
- Leave the bowl at room temperature for 3 to 5 days until a layer of water separates on top and the aroma is pleasantly sour and pungent.
- Discard the excess water on top or stir it back in for a thinner consistency, then stir in 3g salt.
- If the batter is too thick, whisk in 2 to 4 tablespoons of warm water until it reaches the consistency of a thin crepe batter.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat without oil.
- Pour the batter in a spiral motion, starting from the outside edge and moving toward the center.
- Wait for small bubbles (the 'eyes') to form across the entire surface, then immediately cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid for 45 to 60 seconds to steam the top.
- Once the edges lift slightly and the surface is set and no longer wet, slide a spatula under the edge and gently lift the injera onto a wire rack.
- Allow the bread to cool completely on the wire rack before stacking to prevent sticking and preserve the airy texture.