Are you looking for a homemade flatbread recipe that’s easy to make, crispy yet chewy? Say goodbye to bland store-bought flatbread and hello to a new world of delicious, homemade flatbread. With this recipe, you will have control over ingredients and can enjoy warm, freshly baked flatbread straight out of the oven.
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We love homemade flatbread; it’s so versatile; you can make flatbread pizza, eat your favorite dips, and stuff them in and pack in your lunch box.
Why you’ll love this easy flatbread recipe
- This is one of the best flatbread recipes; it’s quick and easy and ready in 35 minutes.
- You can make them ahead, batch-cook them and freeze them.
- With only four ingredients, it’s much more cost-effective than store-bought flatbread.
- Top them with simple ingredients, or make an absolutely delicious flatbread pizza.
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian and vegan.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
Homemade bread is just so satisfying to make, the wonderful aroma that fills your home makes your mouth water, and the flavor is unbeatable.
How to make flatbread with step-by-step instructions
A complete printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
Add flour, baking powder, and sea salt to a medium mixing bowl and mix to combine.
Then, add water and olive oil and stir until the mixture starts to take on a messy form.
Using your hands, knead the dough; it’ll be a little challenging to start with, but keep kneading it until it takes shape.
Tip the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead it for a couple of minutes until it becomes smooth.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and leave it at room temperature for 20 minutes.
Lightly flour your work surface and tip the flatbread dough onto it.
Divide it into two equal parts (or more if you are making mini flatbread) and, using your hands or a rolling pin, roll it into an oval shape around ¼ inch thick.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; you’ll need it to be hot.
Then place the flatbread dough in the skillet and cook until air pockets form and the bread has started to turn golden brown; flip the bread and repeat.
Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
Serve and enjoy your flatbread with your favorite toppings.
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Flatbread toppings
Add toppings for pizza flatbread and hummus, and dip them in your favorite sauces. - Pita bread
Flatbread is an excellent substitute for pita. - Storage
Your flatbread will keep for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container.
How do I store leftover flatbread?
Store any leftover flatbreads in an airtight container for 2 – 3 days.
They also freeze well for up to 3 months.
What do I serve flatbread with?
We love to use this easy recipe for our flatbread pizza recipe (or when we make mini flatbread pizzas), Margherita flatbread (an adaptation of the Margherita pizza recipe), or Neapolitan flatbread.
Add a little marinara sauce or pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, chopped fresh herbs, and vegetarian Parmesan cheese – the perfect thin-crust pizza!
It’s insanely delicious when dipped in extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Use it for homemade veggie kabobs with mushrooms, lettuce, and tzatziki sauce drizzled over them.
It’s the best flatbread to eat hummus and tangy feta with.
Our readers say they’ve spread cream cheese, added cucumber pickle, red onion, and a little dill, and enjoyed their flatbreads for lunch.
What type of flour is best for flatbread?
This flatbread recipe will work with all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and gluten-free flour.
We don’t recommend using almond flour alone as it doesn’t knead and roll well.
Are flatbread and naan the same?
Flatbread and naan look similar, they are both types of bread, but they are not the same.
Flatbread is often made from a simple mixture of flour, water, and sometimes a leavening agent.
Naan, on the other hand, is a leavened bread that is made from wheat flour, yeast, and yogurt or milk, which gives it a distinct texture and puff.
When you think of Naan, you usually think of Indian cuisine, traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven.
Flatbread is usually used for pizzas, sandwiches, and dipping.
More easy dough and pizza recipes for you to try at home
Flatbread pizza
Ingredients
- 1½ cup All purpose flour
- 1½ tsp Baking powder
- ¼ tsp Sea salt
- ½ cup Water lukewarm
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
For the flatbread
- Add flour, baking powder, and sea salt to a medium mixing bowl and mix to combine. Add water and olive oil and stir until it starts to take a messy form, then use your hands to knead the dough, keep kneading it until it takes shape. Tip it onto a lightly floured surface and continue to knead for a couple of minutes until the dough is smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap and leave for 20 minutes at room temperature.1½ cup All purpose flour, 1½ tsp Baking powder, ¼ tsp Sea salt, ½ cup Water
- Lightly flour your work surface and tip the flatbread dough onto it. Divide it into 2 equal parts, and, using your hands or a rolling pin, make an oval shape at around ¼ inch thick.
- Heat a large non stick skillet over medium heat, you'll need the skillet to be really hot. Then place the flatbread dough in and cook until air pockets have formed and the bread has started to turn golden brown, approximately 2 – 3 minutes, flip the bread over and repeat. Repeat the process with the remaining flatbread dough.
Notes
- Flatbread toppings
Add toppings for pizza flatbread and hummus, and dip them in your favorite sauces. - Pita bread
Flatbread is an excellent substitute for pita. - Storage
Your flatbread will keep for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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