Difficulty:Medium | Serves:4
A sacred staple of the Hopi people, Piki Bread with Piñon Nut Butter is a delicate, paper-thin blue corn flatbread that carries centuries of tradition. Made with fine blue cornmeal and juniper ash, this ultra-thin bread is gently rolled and served with Piñon Nut Butter, a rich and creamy spread made from roasted pine nuts. Light, crispy, and full of earthy, nutty flavors, this dish is a celebration of Indigenous culinary heritage. 🌽🔥
Ingredients For Piki Bread with Piñon Nut Butter
🔥 For the Piki Bread:
☑ 2 cups blue cornmeal 🌽
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 juniper ash (optional, for authentic flavor) 🌿
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 sea salt 🧂
☑ 1 ½ cups hot water 🔥
🔥 For the Piñon Nut Butter:
☑ 1 cup toasted pine nuts (piñon) 🌰
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 honey 🍯
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 sea salt 🧂
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 warm water 🥄
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 melted butter or olive oil 🛢
👨🍳 Cooking Steps For Piki Bread with Piñon Nut Butter
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Piki Bread Batter
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix blue cornmeal, juniper ash, and sea salt.
2️⃣ Slowly add hot water, stirring continuously until a smooth, thin batter forms.
🔥 Step 2: Cook the Piki Bread
1️⃣ Heat a smooth stone slab or large griddle over medium heat.
2️⃣ Using your fingers, spread a thin layer of batter onto the hot surface, almost transparent.
3️⃣ Let cook for 30-45 seconds, then carefully peel it off and roll or fold it.
4️⃣ Repeat until all the batter is used.
🔥 Step 3: Make the Piñon Nut Butter
1️⃣ Blend toasted pine nuts, honey, sea salt, warm water, and melted butter/olive oil in a food processor.
2️⃣ Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed.
🔥 Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
1️⃣ Serve the warm Piki Bread with a generous spread of Piñon Nut Butter.
2️⃣ Enjoy with extra honey or a sprinkle of crushed pine nuts for added texture.
Piki Bread with Piñon Nut Butter Delicately crisp and infused with the natural flavors of blue corn and toasted piñon, this Piki Bread with Piñon Nut Butter is a timeless tribute to Indigenous culinary artistry. Whether enjoyed as a snack, breakfast, or part of a ceremonial meal, its light yet rich taste offers a connection to the deep-rooted traditions of the Southwest. 🌿🔥
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