Easy Soft Flatbread Recipe (No-Yeast, No-kneading) (2024)

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Why make this flatbread recipe

• Flatbreads are not new to me because back home in India every home makes a few flatbread recipes at least a couple of times a week. We have some of the most amazing variations as well.
• Ideally, there is no recipe for flatbread. You need only flour, salt, and water to make a flatbread. All you do is add a little salt to the flour and use just enough water to make a dough. Shape them into balls and roll them into discs. Then cook them on a hot skillet until beautifully cooked. So you see, flatbread is probably the easiest of all bread.
• My recipe adds a bit more flavor and lightness with the baking soda and butter. As you can see in the video below, it is a very simple and easy recipe. I often make it with my kids. The lack of yeast makes the dough easier for kids to handle.

Ingredients and substitutes

• Flour – I use plain all-purpose flour for this. No bread flour or pastry flour – just simple plain flour. You can also use whole wheat flour.
• Baking soda – Adds a bit of lightness to the dough. And yet, do not add too much as it can also give a weird aftertaste. If you do not have baking soda, use baking powder. While not exactly the same, it still works well.
• Water – Warm water works best with baking soda to create a nice light dough.
• Butter – Adds a nice richness to the dough. You can also use 2 tbsp of olive oil.

Tips for Success

• Make the dough soft because as the flour absorbs moisture it will stiffen up.
• The baking soda works with warm water when combing. So, do not overwork the dough.
• The dough will be quite lumpy and wrinkled when just combined, but once rested it will become a smooth dough.
• 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.
• 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.
• A smear of butter or oil helps keep the flatbread soft longer.

More flatbread recipes

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• Indian Flatbread – Chapati, Roti, Paratha
• Sweet Potato Flatbread
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• Whole wheat tortilla recipe
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How long does this flatbread keep?

If stored properly, and wrapped well in a clean kitchen cloth, this flatbread will keep for 2 to 3 days at room temperature. You can store it for longer in the freezer.

How do you store flatbread?

I store flatbread wrapped well in a clean kitchen cloth at room temperature. Do not store bread in the fridge. Instead, place it in freezer-safe bags and into the freezer.

How do you reheat flatbread?

Place flatbread in the microwave for 30 seconds. If necessary, wrap the bread in a moist paper towel – and microwave for 30 seconds. The steam created in the moist paper towel helps soften the bread.

My flatbread is hard not soft.

This dough does not need any kneading but it does need to be soft. So, do not add too much water. As you see in the video below, the dough is soft and pliable. Resist the temptation to add too much flour as it will make tough flatbread.

Can I add other things to my flatbread?

Absolutely, add grated cheese, finely chopped herbs, and vegetable puree. You can even brush it with roasted garlic, and fresh herbs or top it with more cheese. I often stuff it with mashed potatoes too.

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