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Flatbread

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Author: Imma Published:7/06/2018Updated:5/11/2021
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Flatbread – soft, pliable, and easy flatbread seasoned with garlic, thyme, sugar, and salt for a tastier flatbread. You can eat it on its own, enjoy it as wraps or dunk it as naan bread. Easy, tasty, and versatile bread!

Flatbread

Flatbread has different names and variations across other cultures. East Africans call it chapati, Indians have their naan, and even those in Trinidad have their own version called Buss up shut paratha roti.

In general, flatbread is a simpler form of the usual bread that we knead and bake but made with fewer ingredients and cooked in a skillet. It is primarily made with flour, water, and salt (and at times yeast), thoroughly rolled into flattened dough.

My flatbread version is tastier than what you would find in stores. I wanted it to be more flavorful so that I could happily enjoy it as it is. And so I added a bit of minced garlic into it, fresh minced thyme for that minty flavor and aroma, sugar for a bit of sweetness, and salt to balance it out.

Flatbread

To make it a bit thicker than chapatis, I added yeast into the batter, so it will hold up well with whatever you want to stuff it with – chickpea curry, pulled pork, or chicken shawarma. Mind you; they are incredibly great! You could have this every day and just switch up the stuffings.

Flatbread

These make a great breakfast, quick lunch grab, or even dinner. See how versatile flatbreads are? There’s not much kneading involved here, like oven-baked bread.

If you haven’t tried making homemade bread yet, then this flatbread here is a good start for you to work with yeast. Just make sure you don’t cook this flatbread with too high heat, or it will get a bit crunchy and crispy and would easily crack when you use it as a wrap. If that happens, just lightly brush it with olive oil or butter to moisten it.

Flatbread

Give this a go and you would never ever have store-bought flatbreads again. And you can season it according to your preference. Get creative!

Tips and Notes

  1. Here is how you can make your own homemade ghee or clarified butter or you can substitute it with melted butter.
  2. You can make the dough ahead and store it in the fridge for up to three days. For an easier make-ahead meal, you can roll out each divided dough and stack them separately with cling wrap or baking paper.
  3. Whole wheat flour works fine in this recipe, too.

Watch How to Make It

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Flat Bread

Flatbread – soft, pliable and easy flatbread seasoned with garlic, thyme, sugar and salt for a tastier flatbread. You can eat it on its own, enjoy it as wraps or dunk it as naan bread. Easy, tasty and versatile bread!
4 from 1 vote
Prep: 20 minutes mins
Cook: 2 minutes mins
Total: 22 minutes mins
Caribbean
Servings 6 – 8 pieces

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 teaspoon packet yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1- 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced thyme
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup ghee
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt

Instructions

  • Combine yeast and water in a small bowl. Let it rest for a few minutes.
  • In a large bowl stir in flour, garlic , thyme , sugar and salt.
  • Make a well in the flour mixture then add ghee or melted butter , yogurt followed by yeast mixture . Knead to form a soft dough.
  • Place dough on a heavily floured board and knead for about 3-4 minutes. Dough should be soft , elastic and smooth.
  • Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and let it rise until doubled . Punch down dough
  • Divide it into 6-8 pieces according to preference and let it rest .
  • Using a rolling pin roll out dough into a circle. They do not have to be perfect circles.
  • Begin rolling out the dough from the center working outwards.
  • Rotate the dough out each time you roll it. This helps to make a perfect circle.
  • Preheat a skillet, fry pan or stove top grill pan over medium high. Lightly oil pan. Place flat bread in the skillet and cook without touching it until you see bubbles on the surface, about 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until bit has puffed up.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 283kcal (14%)| Carbohydrates: 43g (14%)| Protein: 7g (14%)| Fat: 8g (12%)| Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)| Cholesterol: 20mg (7%)| Sodium: 397mg (17%)| Potassium: 120mg (3%)| Fiber: 2g (8%)| Sugar: 1g (1%)| Vitamin A: 25IU (1%)| Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)| Calcium: 23mg (2%)| Iron: 2.6mg (14%)
Author: Imma
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Caribbean
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Nutrition Facts
Flat Bread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 397mg17%
Potassium 120mg3%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

FlatbreadCombine yeast and water in a small bowl. Let it rest for a few minutes. In a large bowl stir in flour, garlic , thyme , sugar and salt. Make a well in the flour mixture then add ghee or melted butter , yogurt followed by yeast mixture . Knead to form a soft dough.

FlatbreadPlace dough on a heavily floured board and knead for about 3-4 minutes. Dough should be soft , elastic and smooth.

FlatbreadPlace dough in a lightly oiled bowl and let it rise until doubled . Punch down dough.

Flatbread

Divide it into 6-8 pieces according to preference and let it rest . Using a rolling pin roll out dough into a circle. They do not have to be perfect circles. Begin rolling out the dough from the center working outwards. Rotate the dough out each time you roll it. This helps to make a perfect circle.

flatbread

Preheat a skillet, fry pan or stove top grill pan over medium high. Lightly oil pan. Place flat bread in the skillet and cook without touching it until you see bubbles on the surface, about 1 to 2 minutes. Turn and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until bit has puffed up. Serve immediately.

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  1. Ayu Salih says

    Posted on 12/10 at 3:51PM

    Made it and loved it sooooo much!! Can I freeze the dough and thaw to make more for the future?

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/11 at 5:13PM

      I don’t see why not. Store in a Ziploc bag and then defrost and reheat as needed. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Ebunoluwa says

    Posted on 12/5 at 6:20PM

    4 stars
    Thanks for this. Please, what can I substitute for the Greek Yoghurt. Looking forward to trying this soon.

    Reply
    • ImmaculateBites says

      Posted on 12/6 at 9:57AM

      Sour cream would work as well.

      Reply
  3. Nahema says

    Posted on 7/10 at 6:30PM

    Going to try this soon. Looks so good

    Reply
    • imma africanbites says

      Posted on 7/11 at 12:38PM

      Can’t wait for you to try it. And please do let me know how it works. 🙂

      Reply

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