Introducing a culinary delight that’s as versatile as it is budget-friendly – flatbread!
At FrugalFlavor, we believe in celebrating the art of cooking delicious meals on a budget without compromising on taste. Flatbreads, in their simple yet delightful form, are the embodiment of this philosophy.
Whether you’re looking for a quick and satisfying meal option or a budget-friendly side to complement your dishes, flatbread is your go-to choice.
The humble flatbread, leavened or unleavened, has been a staple in various cuisines for centuries, and it’s not hard to see why. From savory toppings to sweet fillings, flatbread pairs perfectly with an array of ingredients, making it a canvas for your culinary creativity. Join us on a journey to explore the delicious world of flatbreads and discover how this frugal gem can elevate your dining experience without breaking the bank.
Since flatbread is a staple in so many different cultures and cuisines, there are many different ways to make the dough, from a very simple cracker-like flatbread with no yeast to a more fluffy and bubbly flatbread with Greek yoghurt and olive oil.
In this article I’m gonna show you the way I usually make them, this method uses no Greek Yoghurt, but olive oil and yeast instead
How to use flatbread?
- Use it for dips – Like this Greek Tzatziki, or this Hummus
- Soak up soups and stews – Cauliflower stew w/ tzatziki and garlic rice
- Serve it with curries
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Ingredients
- 550 grams all purpose flour (4 3/8 cups)
- 1 tsp dry instant yeast – About half a packet (3,5g)
- 10g Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 400 ml lukewarm water
- 2tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
1. Dissolve the yeast in the water
Stir the instant yeast around in warm water until dissolved
2. Mix all the dry ingredients together
Mix the flour, salt and sugar together until evenly distributed
3. Add the water to the dry mixture
Add the water little after little to the dry mixture while kneading into a fluffy dough. You can either do this by hand or in a stand mixer, knead it for about 10 minutes to make sure, the dough is nice and fluffy and not sticky
4. Put in a separate bowl greased with olive oil
Put into a greased bowl, put a damp tea towel over the bowl and let the dough rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour
5. Divide your dough into small evenly sized balls
This recipe should make for 8 flatbreads, if measured correctly. But you obviously choose the size of bread you want to make.
6. Cook the flat breads on a nonstick pan
Choose your favorite nonstick pan to a fry the flatbreads on I prefer to use a crepe pan since it’s the perfect size and weight, and has the best nonstick feeling I have ever experienced
Cook the breads until they are bubbly and soft in texture, and they have accumulated a deep color on both sides
Rest the breads on a plate wrapped in clean tea cloth to keep them warm while cooking the rest
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7. Finishing touches (optional)
You can dress the flatbreads with various seeds such as sesame seeds, or brush them with a garlic & herb butter
Tips for making flatbread
- You want to try to work quickly with this dough, as it tends to get stickier the longer it’s at room temperature
- Rest your breads on a plate with a clean tea cloth wrapped around them to keep them warm and fluffy while cooking
- Using olive oil to roll out the breads is so much better than flower, as it both helps with lubricating the pan when cooking, but it also makes sure there is no flower being burnt on the outside when cooking the bread
- Don’t stress about making a perfect circle when rolling out your flatbread, i usually just try to get it as close to a circle as possible, but the misshapen flatbreads only adds character and doesn’t subtract from the flavor, so don’t worry about it
- The Garlic & herb butter is completely optional, The flatbread will taste great with or without it