Homemade Flatbread

Ingredients

 * 1 pkg dry active yeast
 * 1¼ cups warm water
 * 2¾ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling
 * ¼ cup whole wheat flour or coarsely ground rye flour
 * 2 tsp kosher salt
 * 2 tsp crushed fennel seed
 * olive oil for brushing breads

Directions

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