This recipe yields a quick and easy flatbread, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or dipping. It’s cooked entirely on the stovetop, making it ideal when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or any neutral oil)
Instructions:
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add Water and Oil: Gradually pour the warm water and olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
- Rest the Dough: Place the kneaded dough back into the bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to roll out.
- Divide the Dough: After resting, divide the dough into 6-8 equal portions, depending on the desired size of your flatbreads.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough into a thin circle or oval, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
- Cook the Flatbreads: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. You can lightly grease it with oil, but it’s often not necessary.
- Cook Each Side: Place a rolled-out flatbread onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown spots appear and the bread puffs up slightly.
- Flip and Cook: Flip the bread and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Keep Warm: Once cooked, remove the flatbread from the skillet and wrap it in a clean cloth or foil to keep it warm while you cook the remaining flatbreads.
- Serve: Serve the warm flatbreads immediately. They’re delicious with your favorite toppings, fillings, or dips.
Tips and Variations:
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of yogurt or milk to the dough.
- Add herbs like chopped cilantro, parsley, or rosemary to the dough for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or everything bagel seasoning on top of the flatbreads while they’re cooking.
- For a sweeter version, omit the salt and add a tablespoon or two of sugar to the dry ingredients.
- You can use whole wheat flour instead of all purpose flour, or a mix of both.
- Experiment with different oils, such as coconut oil, for a subtle flavor change.
Enjoy your homemade stovetop flatbreads!