What is flatbread? A simple 3 ingredient flatbread recipe of flour, water, and salt is all you need. It's become a staple in many cultures, from Pita bread, Naan bread, Lavash, or Frybread. It's a versatile dish that can be made with the addition of active dry yeast or instant yeast, sourdough starter, melted butter or olive oil. Is flatbread a pizza? No, not really, as it is its own recipe.
Do you love ordering flatbread whenever you go out to eat? If you’ve ever wondered how to make flatbread at home, you'll be surprised to find that making flatbread is incredibly simple. The next time you're craving comfort food, skip the takeout and make a delicious homemade flatbread base to load with your favorite toppings. Eager to get started? Keep reading for step-by-step instructions on how to make flatbread at home.
Basic Flatbread Recipe
A simple and easy flatbread recipe, this crust is made with our Grain Free Flatbread Mix. This mix is delicious, quick to prepare and easy to use and offers up a scrumptious flavor and tempting aroma that will leave your kitchen smelling better than ever before. Plus, it encompasses all of the goodness of traditional baked goods without grains. Use this mix to make the flatbread recipe below and enjoy everything that you've been missing!
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Water
- 1 package Bob’s Red Mill® Grain Free Flatbread Mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare a baking sheet or pizza pan by oiling it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Combine eggs, oil, water and flatbread mix in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes
- Place the rested dough in the center of the prepared pan.
- Using wet hands, press the dough into an 8-10 inch crust.
- Crimp up the edges if a pizza-like crust is desired.
- Brush the shaped dough lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until the dough has set.
- Remove from oven and add sauces and toppings of choice.
- Return to oven with toppings for another 5-7 minutes to finish baking.
Chickpea Flatbread Crust
If you know how to make traditional flatbread and are searching for a recipe that's a bit more unique, we have just the flatbread for you. This Chickpea Flatbread Crust is crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and incredibly delicious. Top it with seasonal produce for a mouthwatering meal that you can have on the table in less than an hour. Continue reading for step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill® Chickpea Flour
- 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- ⅓ cup Egg Whites or prepared Egg Substitute
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Prepare a 9-inch cake pan with oil.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the oiled cake pan and bake at 450°F for 5 minutes.
- Remove the flatbread from the oven and top with your choice of sauce and toppings.
- Return the flatbread to the oven with toppings and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the crust has lightly browned.
Basic Flatbread Toppings
The best part of making a flatbread at home is that there are no expectations. Instead of worrying about what others will think, get creative in the kitchen and mix together ingredients that sound good to you. From dried fruit to cheese, here are a few of the most common flatbread toppings.
Sauce
The sauce you choose to top your flatbread will largely depend on the other toppings. If you're making a sweet flatbread, then a simple glaze, honey, vinaigrette, or olive oil will work well. Alfredo sauce, jarred pizza sauce, tomato sauce and pesto are often used for a more savory flatbread.
Cheese
One thing that separates flatbread apart from pizza is the versatility of the ingredients. When making pizza, you'll likely stick to traditional pizza cheese like mozzarella or cheddar that is easy to melt. However, you can try cheeses like goat cheese, brie and burrata when making flatbread.
Vegetables
Seasonal vegetables taste great on any flatbread recipe. Vegetables are an excellent way to boost the flavor and texture of the dish and will also help ramp up the nutritional value. When picking veggies for your flatbread, try to stick to those that are in season, as they'll often add more flavor. Pissaladière, the classic French dish, is a flatbread with caramelized onions, garlic butter, olives, and anchovies; it is the perfect way to highlight onions when they're in season.
For a vegan option, try a flatbread recipe made using a simple 3 ingredient flatbread and roasted seasonal vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes..
Fruit
Sweet and savory flatbreads taste great when topped with a bit of fruit. Plums, dried apricots, pears and even coconut flakes make an excellent addition to flatbread. They can transform an everyday recipe into one that your family will talk about for dinners to come.
Ways to Use Flatbread
When cooking with flatbread, many individuals often reach for their favorite pizza ingredients. While pizza is undoubtedly delicious, it's not the only way that you can use flatbread. If you're searching for more ways to use up your homemade flatbread, keep reading. From sandwich wraps to quesadillas, your taste buds will love these ideas.
As a Wrap
Turn the flatbread recipe above into a delicious wrap to create a filling and healthy lunch. Study enough to hold in all of your ingredients; a flatbread wrap is the perfect midday treat to fuel your afternoon adventures. Though the ingredients list is limitless, we love filling our flatbread wraps with foods like sandwich meat, grilled veggies and cheese.
Opt for sweeter ingredients like banana, peanut butter and honey to make a kid-friendly flatbread wrap that you can easily send in a lunchbox. Making an on-the-go flatbread wrap is ideal for sending your kids to school with a lunch full of good nutrition and flavor.
To make a delicious flatbread wrap, swap the lettuce in these Grapefruit Avocado and Crab Couscous Salad Wraps for the flatbread recipe above.
Make a Quesadilla
Craving a quesadilla but don't have any tortillas on hand? You can create a delicious flatbread that will pair perfectly with your favorite cheese with just a few ingredients. A favorite amongst both children and adults, the quesadilla tops the list of universal comfort foods. But why stop at cheese when a flatbread quesadilla can be filled with so much more? When built on a grain free flatbread like the one above, you're provided with a sturdy base to pile even more wholesome goodies inside. Chicken, corn and beans can all be combined with melty cheese to create a Southwestern-inspired dish with great taste and nutritional benefits. Additionally, because the flatbread crisps up quickly in the pan, the texture of this quesadilla is unmatched.
Use It to Create Pinwheels
Another kid-approved snack, flatbread pinwheels are an excellent swap for a standard sandwich and appeal to eaters of all ages. Whether you're packing your child's school lunch or searching for an easy meal that you can bring with you to work, pinwheels are sure to suffice.
Wholesome, tasty and easy to make, pinwheels can be made with as few ingredients as you like. To make flatbread pinwheels gather up sandwich ingredients like turkey, olives, hummus and lettuce and layer them all onto the flatbread. When you are done, roll it up and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Searching for another delicious way to make pinwheels? Try out this Pesto Pinwheel Recipe.
Flatbread Recipes
Looking for more flatbread recipes to try out? Our Bob's Red Mill online recipe book has loads of them. Here are a few of our favorites.
Whole Wheat Yogurt Flatbread
The ideal light lunch or mid-day snack, this Whole Wheat Yogurt Flatbread is easy to make and pack with you. When paired with ingredients like olive oil, ricotta and corn salsa, it's a nutritious and filling meal that can be served as a side of the main course. Made with our Whole Wheat Flour, it's loaded with complex carbs and fiber to help keep you energized and full between meals.
Bacon, Goat Cheese and Mixed Greens Flatbread
Flatbread doesn't have to be boring, and this Bacon, Goat Cheese and Mixed Greens Flatbread recipe proves that. Fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside, the chewy flatbread crust is topped with melted cheese and flavorful toppings. Delicious and easy to serve, this flatbread recipe makes for the perfect appetizer or light main course.
Whole Wheat Pizza Margherita
Running short on time but still want to cook a homemade meal? Flatbread dough makes for an excellent pizza dough substitute. This Whole Wheat Pizza Margherita recipe is the perfect option. In just a few minutes, you can make a batch of flatbread dough on Sunday, use your preferred pizza sauce and pull it out later that week to cook as a flatbread pizza. Follow the recipe's instructions, and you'll have a tasty homemade flatbread pizza in less time than it takes to get delivery! Once you’ve gotten the recipe down, experiment and create your own homemade pizza recipes using our base recipe.
We hope this article has inspired you to try making flatbread at home. From chickpea flatbread to traditional flatbread, this dish is one that everyone can enjoy. Use one of the recipes above or get creative and mix your favorite flatbread ingredients. We're confident that no matter what you add to your flatbread, it's bound to taste delicious.
Do you have a flatbread recipe that you love making? Share your favorite flatbread with us in the comments below.
