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Multigrain crunchies
Preparation Time: 1 hour.
Baking Time: 4mins.
Baking Temperature: 140°C.
Makes approx. 40 crunchies.
Ingredients
2 tbsp jowar flour
2 tbsp bajra flour
2 tbsp ragi flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp yeast
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp butter
Method
1. Combine all the ingredients except the butter and knead into soft dough using enough warm water.
2. Add the butter and knead again till the dough is smooth and elastic.
3. Cover with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside for 25 to 30 minutes till the dough proves (rises) and doubles in volume.
4. Divide the dough into 2 equal parts and roll out each portion into a 4" x 5" sheet of 6 ¼" thickness.
5. Cut each sheet into crunchies, 2" long and 1" wide.
6. Place crunchy on a greased baking tray at a distance of 1" from each other and bake in a pre-heated oven at 140°C for 40 minutes or till the crunchies are crisp and golden brown.
7. Cool and store in an air-tight container.