Flatbread
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Instructions
Tips
No one wants to eat dry and heavy bread so make sure you go easy on the dough when kneading it – handle it with a light touch. This will give you fluffy and puffy bread that begin to form huge bubbles once it hits the heated pan. Bake the bread until the surface is bubbling and the bread has a golden colour.
Tips
Our flatbread are suited for freezing, so you can easily prepare them in advance to save time and simply defrost and reheat the bread whenever you need them. Once they have cooled off, wrap them in baking paper and place them in an airtight container before transferring them to the freezer.
Questions about flatbread
These flatbread are perfect as a side dish for salads, enjoyed with delicious fillings, and so much more. It is a simple and easy recipe, and you only need a few pantry staples to make this soft and warm bread. We have compiled a list of helpful information to spark your curiosity and guide you so you can learn how to make flatbread.
A flatbread is any kind of bread that is flat and may be made with or without a leavening agent such as yeast or baking powder. Traditionally, it is made unleavened and contains flour, water, and salt as the main ingredients. The dough is then rolled out and baked in an oven or pan. Today many cultures have their version of the bread that may vary in size, shape, and texture, from naan in India to tortillas in Central and South America.
Make some easy and simple bread with our recipe for flatbread. Start by mixing all the ingredients for the bread in a bowl and then knead the dough. Divide it into 6 portions and roll each one out into a dough sheet with approx. 20 cm in diameter. Bake the bread in a pan for about 2 minutes on each side at medium heat. Wrap the baked bread in foil to keep them warm until you are ready to serve them.
You can do a lot with this bread and use it in place of other types of bread. Make a quick and easy pizza by spreading tomato sauce on top of the bread along with cheese and different toppings of your choosing, for example, mushroom and fresh or sundried tomatoes. Bake the flatbread pizza in the oven for about 10-15 minutes at 180°C. For a sweeter taste, brush the bread with olive oil and apricot jam. Add goat cheese and fresh blueberries before baking it for approx. 10 minutes. As a final addition, drizzle with honey and fresh mint leaves. It is a delicious combination of sweet, tart, and tangy.
Flatbread freeze very well and can keep fresh for up to 4 months. Follow our recipe and allow the bread to cool on a wire rack. Wrap each piece of bread tightly with a piece of baking paper or wax paper. You can add a layer of cling film to ensure that they are wrapped completely airtight. Place the bread in a freezer bag or an airtight container to prevent freezer burn. Reheat them by wrapping the bread in a damp kitchen towel to keep them soft and microwave them for 30 seconds or until warm.
Store the flatbread in an airtight container or a freezer bag at room temperature. This will keep the bread well for about 2-3 days. Make sure the bread has cooled before placing it in the container or freezer bag. We do not recommend storing the bread in the fridge because it can affect the texture, and you might end up with dry bread.
Ingredients
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Rye flour (approx. 1 dl)
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50 g |
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Baking powder
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2½ tsp |
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Sugar
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½ tsp |
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Coarse salt
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1 tsp |
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Wheat flour (approx. 4½ dl)
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250 g |
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Milk
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¼ litre |
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Butter for baking
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25 g |
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Serve deliciously warm flatbread
Ever had deliciously warm bread made in a pan? Here is your chance with our easy and quick flatbread recipe. These soft and humble bread are a perfect accompaniment to an array of meals and side dishes, and it will be hard to find a person who will not love these flat beauties from the first bite. They vary from tender, light, and soft to crispy and puffy depending on their flour ratio and how they are baked.
Wraps, side dish for salads and much more
There are so many ways to enjoy your flatbread, either as a main dish or served on the side. Eat it plain or cut it into smaller pieces perfectly suited for dips such as hummus or guacamole or eat it with a delicious salad. It is a versatile bread ideal for making wraps, tacos, and shawarmas. You can even use it to make sandwiches or pizzas. Simply add tomato sauce, cheese, and your favourite toppings.
Use it with our recipe for Turkish wraps with a white bean salad and mint dressing. Also, check out our naan recipe, which includes a garlic alternative, or make some homemade panini bread perfect for making delicious sandwiches.
Different toppings for flatbread
There are no rules when it comes to picking flatbread toppings. It just comes down to your personal preference and favourite flavours.
For an oven-dried tomato flatbread, spread a roasted garlic purée made from olive oil, coarse salt, black pepper, and garlic on top of the bread. Add oven-dried tomatoes and slices of mozzarella before baking it in the oven. Serve it with drizzles of balsamic vinegar and sprinkles of basil.
Make a pesto flatbread by spreading pesto onto the bread, followed by mozzarella and spinach, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
Both flatbread toppings are aromatic and full of flavour and are great if you are in a hurry and need of a super quick meal.
Experiment with the dough
Use our quick flatbread recipe to make thin, crisp bread. Divide the dough into 24 portions and roll them out into very thin sheets of dough (approx. 14 cm in diameter). Place the dough baking trays lined with baking paper and brush them with approx. 50 g of melted butter. Bake the bread on the top, middle and bottom racks of the oven for about 12-15 minutes at 200°C. Serve the warm, crispy bread as a snack. You can cut them into pieces and enjoy them with your favourite dips.