Flat Bread Recipes

An easy, soft flatbread recipe that’s made without yeast, an excellent quick option when you don’t have hours for yeast dough to rise. You’ll love how soft and pliable this flat bread is, making it perfect to use as wraps for Gyros, Shawarma and Doner kebabs. Or as naan to dunk into Tikka Masala or Butter Chicken. The possibilities are endless!

Easy Soft Flatbread (No Yeast)

Recipe video above. The dough for this recipe is ridiculously easy to make with only a minute or two of kneading. The bread is soft and pliable so it’s perfect for using as a wrap, stuffed with whatever takes your fancy. It’s also a great make ahead recipe – the dough keeps for around 3 days. See NOTES for substitutions, including using GLUTEN FREE flour. 30 minute resting time. Recipe VIDEO below.

Prep: 5min

Total: 45min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 125 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 125 g, calories 370 kcal, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, Fat 15.2 g, Saturated Fat 7.6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 386 mg, Fiber 1.7 g, Sugar 2.2 g, unSaturated Fat 7.6 g

Ingredients:

• 2 cups plain flour (all purpose flour) ((level cups, unsifted, not packed), + keep 1/4 cup extra for dusting & adjusting dough)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 1/2 tbsp / 50g unsalted butter ((1.75 oz))
• 3/4 cup milk

Instruction:

1. Melt butter in milk: Combine butter and milk and heat until butter is just melted – on stove or in microwave.
2. Combine Dry: Combine 2 cups flour, salt, butter and milk in a bowl.
3. Knead 2 minutes: Sprinkle work surface with flour then knead for a few minutes until it is smooth – it doesn’t need much kneading. Add extra flour if the dough is too sticky.
4. Rest 30 minutes: Wrap with cling wrap and rest at room temperature for 30 minutes or so.
5. Roll into rounds: Dust bench top with flour, cut dough into 6 pieces, roll into balls, then roll out into 20cm / 8″ rounds, 2 – 3 mm thick.
6. Heat oil: Heat a non stick pan over high heat (no oil). (Note 1)
7. Cook: Place one flatbread in the pan, cook for around 1- 1 1/2 minutes – it should puff up dramatically. Once the underside has nice golden patches on it, flip and cook the other side for 45 seconds to 1 minute until the underside has golden spots and it puffs up again.
8. Keep wrapped in tea towel: Stack the cooked bread and keep wrapped with a tea towel – the moisture helps soften the surface, making them even more pliable. Continue to cook with remaining pieces.
9. Brush with butter or oil (optional): Brush or spray bread with olive oil or melted butter, for a more luxurious finish. Or even with melted butter mixed with minced garlic for a garlic butter version!

Homemade Flatbread Pizza Recipe

Follow these basic instructions for thin yeasted flatbread pizza crust. The recipe yields enough dough for two small flatbreads, each perfect for 1 hungry person or 2 people to split (2-4 people total). Freezing instructions listed below. See all of my detailed topping suggestions in the blog post above or recipe notes below.

Prep: 55min

Total: 1h10min

Yield: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon active dry or instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (180ml) warm water, (between 100-110°F, 38-43°C)
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for hands and surface
• 1 Tablespoon (15ml) olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon for brushing the dough
• 1 teaspoon salt
• optional: 1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic and/or 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instruction:

1. Place the yeast and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook or paddle attachment. Or, if you do not own a stand mixer, a regular large mixing bowl. Pour warm water on top. Whisk gently to combine, then loosely cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow to sit for 5 minutes. The mixture should be frothy after 5 minutes. If not, start over with new yeast.
2. With the stand mixer running on low speed, add the flour, olive oil, and salt. (And garlic/Italian seasoning if using.) Beat on low speed for 1 minute as it all combines. The dough should be thick and shaggy. Transfer it to a lightly floured work surface, including any loose flour. Knead it with lightly floured hands for 2 minutes until it begins to come together and becomes smooth. If the dough is too sticky to handle, add 1-2 more Tablespoons of flour.
3. Place the dough in a greased bowl (I use nonstick spray to grease) and cover with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or a clean kitchen towel. Allow to sit and rest for 45 minutes at room temperature. Once it has rested and slightly risen, you can place it in the fridge for up to 2 days. More instructions in the make ahead tip below.
4. As the dough is resting and rising, prepare your toppings. See blog post and/or recipe note below.
5. Preheat oven to 475°F (246°C).
6. Punch the dough down to release any air. Divide the dough into two. On a lightly floured surface with floured hands and working with one dough piece at a time, begin shaping and stretching the dough until it is 1/4 inch thick. You can use a floured rolling pin for this too. Don’t worry about the shape of the dough, just make sure it’s pretty thin. Repeat with the second piece of dough. Carefully transfer both pieces of dough to a parchment paper or silicone-mat lined baking sheet, or use a pizza stone. (You can also shape/roll out the doughs directly on a silicone baking mat or a large sheet of parchment if that is easier for you and then just transfer the whole thing to the baking sheet.)
7. Poke your fingers all around the surface of the flatbreads or prick a few holes with a fork. Drizzle or brush each with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. Top each with your favorite toppings.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust and toppings are browned to your liking. Remove from the oven. Slice and serve warm.
9. Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

23 Flatbread Recipes That Are Almost Better Than Pizza

Tell pizza to move on over.

Prep: 20min

Nutrition Facts: calories 250-500

Ingredients:

• Flatbread
• tomatoes
• basil
• cheese
• chili pepper flakes
• hummus
• potato chips
• onions

Incredible 5-MINUTE Garlic Flatbread Recipe

FAQ

What are 4 examples of flat bread?

Is flatbread dough the same as pizza dough?

What are the types of flat bread?

• Chepati.
• Focaccia.
• Frybread.
• Lavash.
• Matzah.
• Naan.
• Pita.
• Roti.

What pairs well with flatbread?

• Blue cheese, caramelized onion, pear and aged balsamic vinegar.
• Pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, onion and red bell pepper.
• Scrambled eggs, tomato, spinach and cheese of your choice.
• Cooked ground meat with taco seasonings or canned chili beans, diced green bell pepper, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese.