Homemade Goan Poee (Without Oven) | Easy Goan Bread Recipe

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yeast

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Baking powder is easier to use but alters texture.

coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Unsweetened shredded coconut is lower in sugar.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

In a small jug or bowl, add 1/4 cup of warm water, 3/4 teaspoon of sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon of active dry yeast. Mix until dissolved and cover to let it foam.

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of whole wheat flour, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together.

Add the activated yeast mixture into the dry ingredients along with 1/2 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Mix to form a shaggy dough.

Incorporate 1/3 cup of warm water into the dough while kneading until soft and slightly sticky.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Lightly oil the bowl used earlier, place the dough in it, and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.

Punch down the risen dough to release air, then stretch and fold it before dividing into 6 or 8 equal portions.

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper cut into 5x5 inch squares.

Roll each dough portion into a round ball, then roll out to a disc about 1/4 inch thick and 5 to 6 inches wide, using wheat bran on the surface.

Cover the rolled dough to prevent drying and let rest for about 30 minutes.

To cook, heat a cast iron skillet on medium heat. Cook the dough until bubbles appear, then flip and increase heat to medium-high until puffed and cooked on the sides.

Alternatively, preheat an oven to 475°F (250°C) with a pizza stone inside. Bake the dough on the heated stone for about 4 minutes until puffed and lightly golden.

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