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Soft Homemade Flatbread Recipe

Flatbread Recipe

A quick and easy recipe for soft, fluffy homemade flatbreads, perfect for scooping up dips or serving with curries. No yeast required and ready in under an hour.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g plain flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp fine sea salt
  • 180 g full-fat natural yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus a little extra for brushing (optional)
For finishing (optional)
  • 25 g unsalted butter melted
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley or coriander finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 300g of plain flour, 1 ½ tsp of baking powder, and ¾ tsp of salt. This ensures the baking powder and salt are evenly distributed.
  2. Form the Dough: Add the 180g of natural yoghurt and 2 tbsp of olive oil to the dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix until a shaggy dough begins to form.
  3. Knead Briefly: Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead for 1-2 minutes, just until it comes together into a smooth, soft ball. It should feel slightly tacky but not overly sticky. I find that using the heel of my hand to push the dough away and then fold it back is the most effective technique.
  4. Rest the Dough: Place the dough back into the bowl, cover it with a clean tea towel, and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. This step is important as it allows the gluten to relax, making the dough much easier to roll out.
  5. Divide and Shape: After resting, place the dough back on your floured surface and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Working one at a time, use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a rough circle about 15-18cm (6-7 inches) in diameter and about 2-3mm thick.
  6. Cook the Flatbreads: Heat a large, dry non-stick frying pan or cast-iron skillet over a medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully lay one flatbread in the pan. Cook for 60-90 seconds, until large bubbles start to form on the surface and the underside has golden-brown spots.
  7. Flip and Finish: Flip the flatbread and cook for another 60-90 seconds on the other side until it's cooked through and lightly charred in places.
  8. Keep Warm and Serve: As each flatbread is cooked, you can optionally brush it with the melted garlic butter. Stack the finished flatbreads on a plate and cover them with a tea towel to keep them warm and soft while you cook the rest. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftover flatbreads in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in a dry pan or microwave before serving.