Easy 2-Ingredient Flatbread Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (2024)

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Easy 2-Ingredient Flatbread Recipe -easy soft flatbread made with self-rising flour, natural sour cream and no yeast. Perfect for wraps, in place of pizza dough or dipped in curry.

If you like homemade breads, you may also like my No-Knead Bread and Homemade Pizza Dough.

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EASY FLATBREAD

The magical 2-ingredient dough is not at all new, however recently it's gaining popularity. It's easy, does not require any raising time since there is no yeast involved, it's versatile and the final result is soft and delicious! You can use it to make bagels, pizza, pretzels, dinner rolls, flatbread, and pita bread. It is a mix of self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. I don't usually have self-rising flour on hand so I made my own mix.I also know that natural sour cream has a similar texture and consistency as Greek yogurtand it is perfect for this recipe.

Ingredients Needed:

  • self-rising flour OR all-purpose flour and baking powder
  • salt
  • Greek yogurt OR natural sour cream
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What is Flatbread?

Flatbread is an unleavened bread, made without yeast. It is usually thin and crispy, perfect for breaking into pieces and dipping in curry or used for wraps with gyros meat or shawarma meat.

How to make 2-Ingredient Flatbread?

  • To make this soft and pliable flatbread, measure out flour, baking powder and salt and combine in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add natural sour cream and stir together with a wooden spoon or spatula.
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  • Form into a ball.
  • Place on a floured surface and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • In the meantime, grease a cast iron skillet and set over medium to medium-high heat.
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  • Form the dough into a log and cut into 8 pieces. Start in the middle of the dough log and cut each half into two until you have 8 pieces.
  • Form each piece of dough into a ball, flatten gently on a floured surface and roll out into a thin circle.
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  • Carefully, place the rolled out dough onto the preheated skillet and fry on each side for about 2 minutes OR until it is golden and golden brown spots form on the surface.
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What Can I Substitute for Self-Rising Flour?

Self-rising flour is a mix of flour with a leavening agent, like baking powder. You can make your own and store in a containeror remember to add 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt per 1 cup of flour needed.

No Yeast

To make a fluffy and soft flatbread without yeast, you will need another leavening agent. Self-rising flour is perfect for that because it contains baking powder. You can use store-bought self-rising flour or make your own mix. It's very easy! The flour along with Greek yogurt or natural sour cream (or coconut yogurt to keep it vegan) creates a soft and pliable flatbread.

How to Use Flatbread?

  • use it in place of a yeast pizza dough, top with tomato sauce, pepperoni and cheese and bake until cheese is melted. So good!
  • tore into pieces and serve with a big bowl of curry and rice.
  • use as a wrap to serve shawarma or gyros meat and vegetables
  • spread with hummus and top with veggies for a healthy lunch

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Easy 2-Ingredient Flatbread Recipe

Author: Anna

Easy soft flatbread made with self-rising flour, natural sour cream and no yeast. Perfect for wraps, in place of pizza dough or dipped in curry.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour see note if using self-rising flour
  • 3 and ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 and ½ cups natural sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.

  • Add natural sour cream and stir with a wooden spoon.

  • Form the dough into a ball. Place on a floured surface. Let rest for 20 minutes.

  • Next, form the dough into a log and slice in half. Slice each half into two and keep going until you have 8 pieces.

  • Form each dough piece into a ball and roll out with a rolling pin into a thin circle.

  • Grease a cast iron 11-inch skillet. Preheat oven medium to medium-high heat.

  • Carefully, place each piece in skillet and fry on each side for 2 minutes OR until it is golden and golden brown spots appear on the surface.

  • Remove from skillet and repeat with remaining pieces of dough.

Notes

If using self-rising flour, skip the baking powder and salt since the flour already has it.

Store cooled flatbread in a ziploc bag to prevent drying. Serve with curry and rice, as a mini pizza dough or in wraps with gyros or shawarma meat.

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 584mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 4.7mg

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  1. Ruby says

    Easy 2-Ingredient Flatbread Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (13)
    Made it today. Delicious! Thank you.

    Reply

  2. Shabz says

    Easy 2-Ingredient Flatbread Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (14)
    It’s soft and fluffy not to mention easy to make!!!
    If I want to use wholemeal flour what’s the ratio to white? Or can I just use SR wholemeal flour on its own as that’s my preference over white?

    Reply

  3. Charles Grady says

    Easy 2-Ingredient Flatbread Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (15)
    I made this with Pamelas gluten free all purpose flour. And they came out great.

    Reply

    • Anna says

      Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing, Charles!

      Reply

  4. Becky says

    Have you tried buttermilk or whole milk instead of yogurt? I usually don’t have yogurt on hand. Would I need to add any fat to it? Thanks

    Reply

  5. M says

    Easy 2-Ingredient Flatbread Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (16)
    Turned out perfect, great instructions. No more buying naan bread from the store for curry night. Thanks.

    Reply

  6. Julie says

    How do you bake it for pizza crust? For pretzels?

    Reply

  7. Donna says

    Easy 2-Ingredient Flatbread Recipe - Crunchy Creamy Sweet (17)
    This was soo good. I made some homemade gyros today with these. Huge hit! I have made pita before and could not get it to “puff” when cooking. These puffed! Yay. We loved this.

    Reply

    • Anna says

      Perfect! Thank you for making my recipe, Donna!

      Reply

  8. Teri says

    Does it matter if it’s fat free or say 5% Greek yogurt?

    Reply

  9. Chun P Wong says

    I am looking forward to making this. Can it be made a day in advance? What is the best way to re-heat it just before serving?

    Reply

  10. Paul Micock says

    2 ingredient flatbread*

    *contains 4 ingredients

    Reply

    • Anna says

      Hi Paul! Yes, it is if you have self-rising flour. If not, you can easily make it with additional 2 ingredients. I hope this explains it!

      Reply

    • Kris says

      I'm going to assume we don't need the salt 🤔

      Reply

      • Erica says

        The recipe note states that baking powder and salt are not necessary with self rising flour.

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FAQs

How do you soften crispy flatbread? ›

Start by preheating a skillet over medium heat. Next, place the flatbread in the skillet and cover it with a lid or cover. Allow the flatbread to heat up for several minutes until it is warm and soft.

What flatbread is chewy in texture and has a pocket in it? ›

One of the unique features of pita bread is its ability to puff up when baked, thanks to the combination of the yeast, flour and the heat, which causes the rapid expansion of the dough. The result: a fluffy, chewy bread with a pocket in the middle that can be used to encase all types of delicious fillings.

Why is my flatbread chewy? ›

Answer: You might have overworked the gluten in that flatbread.

Why are my flatbreads hard? ›

Try to let the dough rest between steps, for example, form the balls then roll the first ball that had a minute to rest. Cook the flatbread on medium heat – too high heat will burn them. And yet, too low heat will cause them to become too hard when cooled.

How do you make bread extra crispy? ›

Bake on a pizza stone or steel.

The best way to brown and crisp your bread's bottom crust – as well as enhance its rise – is to bake it on a preheated pizza stone or baking steel. The stone or steel, super-hot from your oven's heat, delivers a jolt of that heat to the loaf, causing it to rise quickly.

How to make bread crust crunchy? ›

Bake your bread in a Dutch oven or an oven-safe pot with a lid for about 20 minutes, then remove the lid for the remainder of the baking time. The lid is the important part, you want to trap the steam from your bread which will create a crisp crust!

What is the difference between lavash and flatbread? ›

Lavash is a fully baked flatbread that is usually lower in sodium, less doughy and chewy, and generally contains less oil. Lavash's rectangular shape makes it easier to fit in lots of good stuff inside when you're making wraps.

Why won't my flatbread puff up? ›

Common issues for pita that does not puff up in the oven is the result of dough that is improperly proofed, dough that is too dry, dough that was not rolled thin enough or baking at too low of a temperature.

What is Middle Eastern flatbread called? ›

Pita is a flatbread found in many Mediterranean, Balkan, and Middle Eastern cuisines. In Arab countries, pita bread is produced as a round flatbread, 18 cm (7 in) to 30 cm (12 in) in diameter. It is thin and puffs up as it bakes.

Is milk or water better for flatbread? ›

You will need a bit more milk than the amount of water required (because of the milk solids). The dough will be softer, the crumb less open. You will have to bake it at lower temperatures than a lean bread. In other words, your bread will be more like a sandwich bread.

What ingredient makes bread softer? ›

When you add milk to your dough, the lactose (milk sugar) will add a subtle sweetness to your bread, and the milk proteins will increase its nutritional value. Better still, the milk fats help retain carbon monoxide gases during baking, so your loaf comes out softer.

Can you over-knead flatbread? ›

It's possible to under-knead the mixture by a small amount, or over-knead it and still yield a delicious loaf of bread.

How to tell if flat bread is done? ›

Tap the Bottom

Take the loaf out of the oven and turn it upside down, taking it out of the pan if you're making a sandwich loaf. Give the bottom of the loaf a couple firm taps with your thumb. The bread will sound hollow when it's done.

Should flatbread dough be sticky? ›

Add the oil and knead the dough – you are aiming for a soft dough. If it is too sticky, add a little more flour or if it is too dry, add a splash of water. Knead the dough for 5 minutes – kids can do this in the bowl or on a clean surface using one or two hands.

Why is my homemade bread flat on top? ›

Baking bread from scratch is a pleasurable task but it can become rather frustrating when the product comes out flat. 99% of the time this happens, the problem lies with the yeast used. The quality might be compromised, or you might have applied it incorrectly, or under poor cooking conditions.

What causes crispy bread to become soft or soggy? ›

Adjust the water amount slightly

As the loaf cools, any moisture which is left in the loaf escapes through the crust as steam and this is what causes the softening. You can help to prevent this from happening by reducing the water content of the loaf.

How to warm flatbread in the oven? ›

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the flatbread on a paperlined or lightly oiled baking pan. Cook in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the flatbread is heated through! Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

How do you soften crispy rolls? ›

“My mum told me a trick her mum used to do back in the day, and it really works.” As well as running it under the tap, you could also put a damp tea towel over your roll for a bit before popping it in the oven, or simply just wet your hands and rub them over the roll.

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