Rosemary, Dill, And Bacon Manriklo (Pan-Fried Bread)
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh or dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried rosemary (fresh, minced rosemary is best)
  • 4 strips grilled and crumbled bacon
  • ½ cup of grated gruyère
  • olive oil for the pan
Directions
  1. Combine flour, salt, bacon, rosemary, dill, and optional Gruyère in a bowl.
  2. Add warm water in small amounts until the dough is able to be worked with. If too much water is added, then add flour until the dough is the proper consistency.
  3. Add several drops of oil and knead the dough.
  4. Divide the dough into small balls.
  5. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, or stretch it into a thin circle with your hands.
  6. Coat the pan with oil and allow it to heat.
  7. Place the flattened dough in the pan when the oil sizzles.
  8. If cooking over ashes:
  9. Place a rack, pot, or pan over the ashes of a fire, add oil to the surface if necessary, and allow it to heat.
  10. Place the flattened dough on the cooking surface.
  11. Be sure to flip the bread so that it cooks evenly. When the bread is ready, it should be fragrant, raised, and slightly brown on both sides. Serve with grated, melted cheese (if desired).