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? ›

For a quick stovetop option, use a skillet to steam your flatbread or pita. Add a few drops of water to the pan and heat it over medium. Place the bread in the skillet and cover it with a lid for 10-15 seconds. The steam generated will soften the bread without making it soggy.

Why are my flatbreads hard? ›

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. It is very important to place the cooked flatbread wrapped in a clean kitchen cloth. This causes the steam in the bread to cool inside the bread and keeps it soft.

Why is my flatbread chewy? ›

The flour you used may have contained too much protein. Protein is one of the ingredients that help yeast bread brown. Use bread flour that is purchased at a grocery store or a national brand of all-purpose flour.

Is flatbread healthy? ›

Is flatbread healthy? Yes! It's one of the healthiest breads you can make because it's low in calories and fat but high in fiber.

What is the secret to super soft bread? ›

Instant milk powder makes bread dough super soft and fluffy and also helps to give it a good rise. It also contributes to the dough staying nice and soft after baking for a little longer than a recipe that does not use milk powder.

What ingredient makes bread moist? ›

Fats keep your bread moist. If your loaf was too dry, try adding a tablespoon or two more oil next time you make it. Likewise, water does more than hydrate your dough. It helps yeast do its thing, activates gluten and determines the volume of your loaf—all crucial for the right results.

Why is my flatbread not fluffy? ›

If your flatbreads are too dense, it's probably because you did not knead the dough enough. Make sure your dough looks completely smooth after kneading. You should also make sure that your baking powder is still viable or your flatbread will not rise as they bake and will turn out dense and hard.

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.

What kind of flat bread does Subway use? ›

We spent over a year creating signature recipes with unique ingredients that bring out the best in our new lavash-style flatbread, and also fuel you up without weighing you down.”

Is flatbread dough different from pizza dough? ›

But the difference between the two really comes down to the ingredients, they both need flour, water, and salt, but pizza dough has an additional ingredient, yeast. Pizza dough is a leavened dough where flatbread is unleavened, giving it that flat texture.

Is flatbread ok for diabetics? ›

In short, yes. If you have diabetes, you can certainly eat bread, as long as you keep in mind the number of carb servings that particular bread provides. Choosing healthier breads like whole-grain ones with a high fiber count is best for keeping blood sugar levels low.

How do you soften dry flatbread? ›

In the oven: Preheat oven to 200° or Warm setting. Wrap the bread in a damp (not soaking) towel, place on a baking sheet, and pop it in the oven for 5-10 minutes. In the microwave: Wrap the bread in a damp (not soaking) towel, place it on a microwave-safe dish, and microwave on high for 10 seconds.

How do you make crispy bread softer? ›

How to Soften Stale Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 300 F.
  2. Wrap your bread tightly in foil to keep as much water in as possible. ...
  3. Then, heat it on the center rack of your oven for about 30 minutes for a whole loaf; or 15 to 20 minutes for a partial loaf, or if you have a long, skinny loaf like a baguette.
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How to keep flatbread soft? ›

Have ready a plate lined with a clean tea towel so you can put your cooked flatbreads on it to keep them warm and soft. Shake off any excess flour and carefully lay a flatbread in the hot pan. Let it sit for a minute or two, until the dough looks 'set' on top and is starting to lift away from the pan.

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