Description
Experience the warm, delightful aroma of homemade flatbread that transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. This easy-to-follow recipe yields soft, fluffy flatbreads perfect for any occasion—whether as a side dish, appetizer, or base for your favorite toppings. In just under an hour, you’ll have golden flatbreads that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water and sugar; sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into equal pieces; roll each piece into circles about ¼ inch thick.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat (no oil needed) and cook each flatbread for 2-3 minutes per side until puffed and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, incorporate herbs or spices into the dough before kneading. - Top flatbreads with hummus, salsa, or enjoy them plain. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze tightly wrapped for up to three months.
