Newsflash, this flatbread recipe has the same ingredients as my pizza dough recipe.
In cooking ‘purist’ terms, it’s not technically a flatbread because it contains yeast. But I’m not fussed about that.
The day I tried to make pizza dough for the first time was the best day ever because I realised that dough wasn’t scary, kneading dough really just meant to apply pressure and stretch it and I learnt that I could make pizza that was more delicious than most of the pizza places in my area (actually all of them, PS: still love going out for pizza).
The day I figure out that my pizza dough could also be my flatbread dough…. well, that was a wonderful day.
Watch the video recipe for some extra tips or follow the recipe and instructions below the video.
How to make flatbread
Makes: 8 pieces
Ingredients
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300mL – 350mL warm water
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2 tsp dry yeast
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1 tbsp coconut sugar
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450g flour (I use spelt – which may require a bit more water)
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1 tbsp sea salt flakes
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2 tbsp olive oil
Method
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Add water, yeast, sugar and 1 tbsp flour to a jar. Mix well and leave to activate for 5-10 minutes.
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Add flour and salt to bowl. Mix to combine.
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Make a well in the centre and slowly pour water mixture into the bowl with the flour. Gently mix to combine until a stiff dough forms.
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Place on a floured surface and knead dough for around 5 minutes until it’s shiny and bounces back when you press it.
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Rub some olive oil around the bowl (so dough doesn’t stick while resting) and cover with cling wrap.
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Leave to rise in a warm spot for minimum 30 minutes.
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Dough will double in size. Remove dough from bowl and place on floured surface. Chop dough into 8 balls.
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Roll out each ball and use a rolling pin into the size of side plate.
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Heat a pan on medium heat, add 1/2 tbsp oil.
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Place one bread into pan and cook for around 2 minutes each side until moderately browned, then flip and cook again. Continue until you’ve cooked all the breads you need.
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Store leftover cooked bread in fridge for a few days and reheat gently when ready to eat.
Store dough in freezer for future flatbread requirements.