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Shinovar Flatbread

Name: Shinovar Flatbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh thyme

This flatbread is inspired by the simple, hearty fare Szeth might have eaten in Shinovar, reflecting the rustic and grounded nature of his homeland.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup water
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh thyme

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
2
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and thyme.
3
Gradually add water and olive oil, stirring until a dough forms.
4
Knead dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
5
Divide into 8 pieces and roll into flat discs.
6
Bake on a greased baking sheet for 20 minutes or until golden.

Serve this main while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!