Thursday, 15 January 2009

Chilli Cheddar Flatbreads


I wanted to make flat breads but I had it in my head I would like something with a tongue tingling bite. What if I put some chillies in it? At worst I would blow our heads off. I really know very little about the varieties of chillies out there. I see so many mentioned on various blogs. It doesn't help that different parts of the world seem to call them different names. There are literally hundreds of varieties. The only thing I know is the smaller they are the hotter they seem to be. I stuck to the ones I buy in my local supermarket which I think may be red jalapeno peppers but in truth I am not sure. I only know they are not too ferocious. I was sorry I hadn't some green ones just to give a bit of extra colour.
They were very tasty. Not too hot but just a nice bit of heat.

Ingredients

2-3 chilli peppers de seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
( I did this in the food processor)

500gms/18oz Strong white bread flour
1 tablespoon dried active yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
300-400mls warm water
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for glazing
100gms/4oz grated cheddar cheese
1 good teaspoon english mustard powder or made mustard.

Method

Stir the yeast and sugar into 300mls warm water and let it froth up for five minutes

Place the flour in a bowl (I used my stand mixer)
Make a deep well in the flour and pour the yeast mixture in.
Stir some of the flour into the liquid until you get a smooth paste.
Cover and leave for twenty minutes
Add the oil peppers garlic mustard salt and cheese and mix well. If the dough appears a little dry add some more water but just a very little at a time until the dough comes away clean from the side of the bowl.
It is quite a soft dough
Mix thoroughly for a few minutes
Cover and leave in a warm place until doubled in volume
Oil your worktop and hands and pull the dough out onto the work top.
Divide into four and then four again.
Form each piece into a ball and place on a baking sheet.
Flatten each ball with the palm of your hand.
Cover with a tea towel and leave to rise again for half an hour.
While they are rising again pre heat your oven to 200.C/ 180.C fan/400F/Gas 6
Dimple each bread with your finger tips and coat generously with oil
Bake for about 15 minutes until they are a nice golden brown.

No there is no need for fire extinguishers.....................really.

14 comments:

Coby said...

Mmm, they look good Granny:) How did you serve them? Were they the star of the show or a side for something else?:)

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

These pretty breads must taste wonderful! I love that combo!

Cheers and have a great weekend,

Rosa

Mary said...

I think this bread is amazing, something different and tasty . Really great for parties or just to nibble for a snack !

Antonella said...

Beautifull bread, but it's very spicy?

Rhyleysgranny said...

Coby I used them as a side for the Moroccan chicken.

Rosa they did taste good

Mary yes they would be good at parties instead of the usual plain bread or garlic.

Antonella they are quite spicy but more a warmth than a gasping for breath IYKWIM

Coby said...

Yep, that sounds perfect:) You must be chuffed:D

arista said...

glad they didn't blow your heads off after all! good idea about adding chilli for a bit of a change - sounds tasty.

Rosie said...

Those breads look fabulous Granny! I bet they have a lovely warm kick to them from the chilli?

Rosie x

Gloria Baker said...

I like so Brenda, look so nice!!!and yummy! xGloria

Elle said...

These look wonderful!! Chili and cheese are perfect together.

Tríona said...

Hi Brenda,

They look great. The whole blog is absolutely wonderful. You are such a talented lady.

Love

Tríona

Rhyleysgranny said...

Coby I like to try things or a change. These worked well i think

Arista More of a glow. I'm glad my head is still intact too LOL

Rosie The chilli worked well. One of my better experiments I think. Mind you there are a lot go to the bird table LOL

Gloria Glad you like. Nice to see you as always

Elle I am fond of this combo.

Triona I am glad you dropped in. Thank you for your lovely comments about my blog
xxx

Sophie M said...

I am TOTALLY making these! They look fantastic. x

Rhyleysgranny said...

Sophie I hope you enjoy them. x