Easy Flatbread Recipe No Yeast

An incredibly easy flatbread recipe using Greek yogurt, oil and a pinch of baking powder to get them to rise without yeast! Cook them with a light brushing of olive oil to make them soft and pliable without making them doughy and for a kick of flavour, add an optional pinch of fresh garlic.

EASY FLAT BREAD RECIPE

You’ll be so surprised at how EASY these flatbreads are to make. Fresh and warm homemade wraps straight out of the pan, much healthier than store bought wraps and with no artificial preservatives. YYYYES! All you need is flour, baking powder, cooking oil, greek yogurt and milk, that’s it. The protein in the milk mixed with the oil is what gives you a soft, sturdy consistency, making your flatbread perfect for wrapping and dipping. We also add baking powder to give us beautiful pockets of air while cooking. Flatbreads are extremely versatile and pair perfectly with absolutely anything!

HOW TO MAKE FLATBREAD

Who doesn’t love warm, soft, steaming bread, fresh out of the pan? Filling your kitchen with that unmistakable, sweet, fresh bread smell – is there anything more irresistible? A wholesome bakery aroma drifts throughout your home, drawing you in and getting you ready for a dreamy mouthful of flatbread. This recipe is so easy. With minimal ingredients, you’ll have a stack of steaming flatbread in no time.

Start off by mixing the dough. When you’re done it should be sticky to the touch (the stickier the dough, the softer the wraps.) Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Sprinkle the top of the dough with about 1 tablespoon extra flour and knead until it forms a smooth, soft and semi-sticky ball. You may want to give up but don’t! Give it a good 2-3 minutes of kneading and it will come together easily. Return dough to bowl and lightly spray with cooking oil spray. Cover with cling wrap, let it rest for about 30 minutes.

TIPS

Divide dough into 6 equal parts for larger wraps, or 8 pieces for smaller-sized flatbreads. Once they are all rolled into balls, work one piece at a time to prevent flatbreads from drying out (cover the balls with the same plastic wrap). Flatten one piece out with the palms of your hands. Roll out to about 5mm thick (or about ⅛-inch).

HOW TO COOK FLATBREAD

Lightly grease a nonstick pan with a drizzle of olive oil (about ½ teaspoon). Make sure you cook your flatbread on a medium heat. Higher heat will cause crispier wraps, which may crack when you try to bend or roll them. Use the rolling pin to easily transfer dough into a preheated pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, lightly pressing down with a spatula if it puffs up too much. You will see lovely, small, golden brown spots on both sides. While one piece is cooking, roll the next piece out and repeat steps above, lightly greasing your pan with a drizzle of oil after each bread (if your pan is not nonstick or if it starts to dry out). Please note: there’s enough oil in the flatbreads to help them cook without additional oil.

HOW TO KEEP FLATBREAD SOFT

Line a plate with a clean tea towel. Stack your cooked flatbread on the towel once cooked and wrap them in the towel while cooking the rest – the moisture from the trapped steam helps to keep them soft and warm.

You will be mesmerised at how easy it is to make your own wraps at home. Store-bought flatbread will be a thing of the past!

HOW TO SERVE FLATBREAD

Brush a small amount of oil onto them when they’re fresh out of the pan, or just leave them as they are. Either way, you’re going to love them! I think I can safely say that this is the only flatbread recipe you’ll ever need.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH FLAT BREAD

Dunk them in White Bean Parmesan Spinach Soup or Beef and Guinness Stew. You can also try wrapping up some shredded Garlic Butter Herbed Roast Chicken and salad! Use them for kebabs, dip them in Hummus, the choices are endless.