Easy Flatbread Recipe

Introduction

This easy flatbread recipe makes soft, flavorful bread perfect for dipping, sandwiches, or alongside your favorite dishes. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, it’s a great staple to have in your kitchen.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all unbleached purpose flour (plus additional flour for dusting)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 cup ice water
• Oil for cooking (about 2 – 3 tablespoons)
• ¼ to ⅓ cup olive oil or melted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Pinch of salt
• Chopped parsley (about 2 teaspoons)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, place the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine evenly.
2. Step 2: Add the ice water and 3 tablespoons of oil. Stir with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until the dough comes together. It should be soft and moist but not sticky. Adjust by adding more water or flour if needed.
3. Step 3: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle flour over your work surface. Turn the dough out and flatten slightly. Divide into 10 to 12 equal pieces, each about the size of a large egg (1.5 to 2 ounces).
5. Step 5: Roll each piece into a ball for easier handling. Using a rolling pin or your palm, flatten each ball to about ¼ inch thick.
6. Step 6: Heat a cast iron or heavy-bottom skillet over medium heat. Add about one tablespoon of oil to the pan.
7. Step 7: Cook the flatbread in batches. Place flatbread in the hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
8. Step 8: Remove the flatbreads from the skillet and place on a cooling rack to cool slightly before serving.
9. Step 9: For the optional topping, mix olive oil or melted butter with garlic powder and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
10. Step 10: Brush the warm flatbreads with the garlic oil mixture and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Use warm water instead of ice water for a softer dough.
• Substitute fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme instead of parsley for different flavors.
• Try cooking the flatbread without oil for a lighter version; watch carefully to avoid burning.
• For a cheesy variation, sprinkle grated cheese on the flatbread during the last minute of cooking.

Storage

Store any leftover flatbread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze flatbread separated by parchment paper in a freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month. Reheat in a hot skillet or oven wrapped in foil until warmed through.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this flatbread gluten-free?

This recipe is designed for all-purpose flour. For a gluten-free version, try a gluten-free flour blend suitable for bread and adjust the liquid as needed, but texture and rise may vary.

Can I prepare the dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough and refrigerate it covered for up to 24 hours before shaping and cooking. Let it come to room temperature before rolling out.

Easy Flatbread Recipe

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This Easy Flatbread Recipe yields warm, golden, and soft flatbreads perfect for dipping, wrapping, or serving alongside your favorite meals. Made with simple pantry staples like flour, baking powder, olive oil, and a hint of garlic butter topping, this recipe is quick to prepare and cooked on the stovetop for a deliciously crispy exterior and tender inside.

• Author: Felix
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 10 to 12 flatbreads 1x
• Category: Bread
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

• 3 cups all unbleached purpose flour (plus additional flour for dusting)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 cup ice water

For Cooking

• 2 to 3 tablespoons oil (for cooking, such as olive oil or vegetable oil)

Optional Topping

• ¼ to ⅓ cup olive oil or melted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Pinch of salt
• About 2 teaspoons chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, place the flour, baking powder and salt and stir to combine thoroughly.
2. Add Wet Ingredients and Form Dough: Add the ice water and oil to the dry mixture. Stir using a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until the dough forms. It should be soft and moist but not sticky. Adjust by adding more water or flour if necessary.
3. Rest the Dough: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 10 minutes to allow gluten to relax for easier rolling.
4. Divide and Flatten Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and turn the dough out onto it. Flatten the dough slightly then divide it into 10 to 12 equal portions, each about 1.5 to 2 ounces or roughly the size of a large egg.
5. Shape Dough Balls and Roll Out: Quickly roll each portion into a smooth ball for better control. Take each dough ball and flatten it with a rolling pin or your palm into a circle approximately ¼ inch thick.
6. Heat Skillet and Add Oil: Place a cast iron or heavy-bottom skillet over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan.
7. Cook Flatbread: In batches, cook each flattened dough piece in the heated oil for 2 to 3 minutes until the underside is golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
8. Cool Flatbreads: Transfer cooked flatbreads to a cooling rack and allow them to cool slightly before serving to maintain texture.
9. Prepare Optional Garlic Butter Topping: In a small bowl, mix olive oil or melted butter with garlic powder and a pinch of salt.
10. Brush Flatbreads and Garnish: After cooking, brush each flatbread with the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with chopped parsley for extra flavor and aroma.

Notes

• If the dough feels too sticky, add flour a tablespoon at a time until manageable.
• You can substitute olive oil with vegetable oil or any neutral cooking oil you prefer.
• For a healthier option, cook flatbreads with minimal oil or use a non-stick pan.
• Flatbreads are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Reheat flatbreads in a skillet or oven to restore crispness before serving.
• Customize toppings by adding herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or za’atar instead of parsley.

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