Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. dry active yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 2 3/4 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour or coarsely ground rye flour
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 tsp. crushed fennel seed
  • Olive oil for brushing breads

Method

  • Combine yeast and water in bowl of electric mixer.
  • Let rest until foamy, about 15 minutes.
  • Using paddle attachment, incorporate flours into yeast mixture.
  • Beat in salt and fennel seeds.
  • Switch to dough hook and knead for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove dough and place into lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat.
  • Cover dough with plastic and allow to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch down, cover and let rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto work surface and divide into 8 balls, about 3 ounces each.
  • Place balls on floured cookie sheet, cover with damp towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • Dust work surface with flour and roll balls into 7-inch-round disks, dusting with flour, as needed.
  • Prepare hot charcoal or stovetop grill.
  • Lightly brush disks with olive oil.
  • Place disks, oiled side down on grill.
  • The breads will begin to rise almost immediately.
  • When brown, flip over, brush again and cook until brown.
  • Remove from grill.