Description
This Easy Soft Flatbread recipe creates tender, pliable flatbreads without the need for yeast. Made with basic ingredients like flour, milk, butter, and salt, these flatbreads cook quickly on the stovetop, puffing up beautifully to form light, golden layers. Perfect for wraps, dips, or alongside your favorite dishes, they’re simple to prepare and deliciously versatile.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups plain flour (all purpose flour), unsifted, not packed, plus 1/4 cup extra for dusting and adjusting dough
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 1/2 tbsp (50g / 1.75 oz) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Melt butter in milk: Combine the butter and milk in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, and heat gently just until the butter melts fully into the milk. Do not boil.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of plain flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour in the melted butter and milk mixture, stirring to form a sticky dough.
- Knead the dough: Lightly flour your work surface with some of the reserved flour. Transfer the dough and knead gently for about 2 minutes until it becomes smooth and pliable. If the dough is too sticky, gradually add more flour, but avoid making it too stiff.
- Rest: Wrap the dough tightly in cling wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. This relaxes the gluten, making the dough easier to roll.
- Shape into rounds: Dust your bench with flour again. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces, rolling each into a smooth ball. Using a rolling pin, flatten each ball into a round about 20cm (8 inches) in diameter and 2-3mm thick.
- Heat the pan: Preheat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over high heat. Do not add oil or butter to the pan.
- Cook the flatbreads: Place one flatbread in the hot pan. Cook for 1 to 1.5 minutes until it dramatically puffs up and develops golden brown patches on the underside. Flip and cook the other side for 45 seconds to 1 minute until it also shows golden spots and puffs again.
- Keep warm and soft: Stack the cooked flatbreads on a plate and cover with a clean tea towel. The trapped moisture will keep them soft and pliable. Continue cooking the remaining dough pieces in the same manner.
- Optional finishing touch: For added flavor, brush or spray the flatbreads with olive oil or melted butter. For a garlic variation, mix melted butter with minced garlic and brush it on before serving.
Notes
- Use a non-stick pan for best results to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Do not add oil to the pan while cooking to allow flatbreads to puff properly.
- The resting period is crucial for soft texture as it relaxes the dough.
- Adjust flour gradually during kneading to avoid a tough dough.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International