Chef Linda
Linda Soper-Kolton, Chef, came to the Sanctuary as a guest chef to share her love of compassionate cooking in our then-fledgling culinary program. Lured by the magic of the Sanctuary, her love of animals and the urgency of our mission, Linda stayed on to lead and grow the culinary program, inspiring and educating with love, patience, and delicious food.
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Chapati Bread

By Chef Linda

Chapati bread is a round, thin, common flatbread from India, traditionally made with whole wheat flour and cooked on a flat skillet over high heat. There are only a few ingredients, basically flour, water, salt, and oil. There is no yeast and the rolling out of the dough is quick and easy. This bread is so easy to make and so delicious, you may find yourself making it regularly. It's wonderful to use as an accompaniment to salad or soup, not just Indian food. It's also a fun recipe for kids to make.

Ingredients

 1 cup whole wheat flour
 1 cup all purpose flour
 2 teaspoons salt
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 ½ cup, plus 2 tablespoons water

Directions

1

Sift together flours and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the middle of the flour then add the water and olive oil to the well. Gently combine the flour and liquid then knead until firm and elastic. Divide into large golf ball-sized portions...you should have about 10 portions

Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot. lightly oil the skillet. On a very lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the balls of dough until very thin, like a tortilla. Put a chapati on the hot pan. Cook until the bottom has brown spots, about 30 seconds, then flip and cook on the other side. Continue with remaining dough until done. Enjoy chapati warm with a drizzle of olive oil.

Chapati Bread

Chapati Bread

DifficultyEasyCook Time15 mins
YIELDS
About 10 breads

INGREDIENTS

 1 cup whole wheat flour
 1 cup all purpose flour
 2 teaspoons salt
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 ½ cup, plus 2 tablespoons water

DIRECTIONS

1

Sift together flours and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the middle of the flour then add the water and olive oil to the well. Gently combine the flour and liquid then knead until firm and elastic. Divide into large golf ball-sized portions...you should have about 10 portions

Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot. lightly oil the skillet. On a very lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the balls of dough until very thin, like a tortilla. Put a chapati on the hot pan. Cook until the bottom has brown spots, about 30 seconds, then flip and cook on the other side. Continue with remaining dough until done. Enjoy chapati warm with a drizzle of olive oil.

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