Whip Up Easy Flatbread for Any Occasion

In the realm of comfort food, bread holds a special place, particularly when it’s as easy and delightful as this Easy Flatbread recipe. Perfect as a versatile base for a variety of toppings, this homemade flatbread is your go-to recipe whether you’re scooping up hummus, complementing a curry, or creating a quick snack.

Simple Ingredients, Marvelous Results

This flatbread recipe is a testament to the beauty of simplicity in cooking. With just a handful of ingredients—flour, yeast, baking powder, warm water, and Bodacious Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil—you can create a bread that is soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside, with a rich, olive-oil infused flavor that complements any dip or spread.

The Joy of Making Flatbread

The process of making flatbread can be therapeutic. The act of kneading the dough not only helps achieve the perfect texture but also makes this an engaging culinary activity. After a short rest, the dough is ready to be shaped and seasoned. A final drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt or your seasoning of choice add the finishing touches to these golden, delicious breads.

Versatility at Its Best

What sets this flatbread apart is its versatility. Serve it warm from the oven as an appetizer with a selection of dips—think classic hummus, vibrant tzatziki, or a spicy salsa. It can also accompany a meal, making it the perfect vehicle for soaking up sauces and gravies, or it can be enjoyed as a snack, topped with garlic butter or cheese.

Cooking Tips for Perfect Flatbread

• Even Thickness: When shaping the dough, try to keep the flatbreads uniformly thick to ensure they cook evenly.
• Proper Kneading: Knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic. This develops the gluten in the flour, giving the flatbread a nice texture.
• Resting Time: Don’t skip the resting steps! These allow the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to shape and contributing to the bread’s texture.

Easy Flatbread

This bread is best used as a vehicle to get something delicious into one’s mouth- hummus, dip, curry, for example.

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Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Ingredients

  

• 3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1 tsp quick-raising yeast
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup warm water
• 5 tbsp Bodacious Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Coarse sea salt or seasoning of your choice for sprinkling

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 425 F.
• In a large bowl, place the flour, salt, yeast, and baking powder.
• Make a well in the flour mixture and pour in the warm water and 3 Tbsp of the Bodacious Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Mix with a wooden spoon until everything is well combined and the dough is sticky.
• Turn onto a well-floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic (continue to add flour as needed to keep the dough from sticking). Mix well to combine.
• Transfer to a greased bowl, cover with a tea towel, and let rest in a warm, draft-free place for 10-12 minutes.
• Alternatively, preheat your oven to 200 F, then turn it off and let the dough rise in the warm oven.
• Punch down the dough, knead it slightly, and divide it into six equal pieces.
• Using your hands, shape each piece into an oval, about 1/2 inch thick, and place it on a well-floured cookie sheet.
• Drizzle the flatbreads with the remaining Bodacious Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil, sprinkle with coarse ground salt (or seasoning of your choice), and let it sit in the warm oven for another 20 minutes, then remove from oven.
• Bake the bread for 6-8 minutes.

Keyword Appetizer, Sides

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Why You’ll Love This Flatbread

• Quick Preparation: Ready in about 50 minutes, this recipe is fast enough for weeknight cooking.
• Customizable: Adapt the seasonings to match the flavors of your meal or your personal taste preferences.
• Everyone Loves Bread: It’s a crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or a quiet night in.

This Easy Flatbread recipe is not just about creating a side dish; it’s about unleashing your creativity in the kitchen with minimal ingredients and effort. So roll up your sleeves, get kneading, and prepare to impress yourself and your loved ones with some freshly baked, homemade flatbread.