Here’s a simple, soft, and versatile flatbread recipe you can make at home—no oven needed:
🫓 Easy Homemade Flatbread (Makes 6–8)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or any cooking oil)
- ¾ cup warm water (adjust as needed)
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
- Add oil and warm water gradually.
- Mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Knead
- Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let it rest for 20–30 minutes (this makes it softer).
3. Shape
- Divide dough into small balls.
- Roll each into a thin circle or oval (like roti/naan shape).
4. Cook
- Heat a pan or tawa on medium-high heat.
- Place flatbread on the hot pan.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until bubbles form and light brown spots appear.
- Brush lightly with butter if desired.
✨ Optional Variations
- Garlic flatbread: add minced garlic + butter after cooking
- Herb flatbread: mix dried herbs (like oregano or parsley) into dough
- Yogurt flatbread: replace some water with yogurt for extra softness
- Stuffed version: fill with cheese, potatoes, or minced meat
💡 Tips
- Don’t skip the resting time—it makes rolling easier
- Keep cooked flatbreads covered with a cloth to stay soft
- Use whole wheat flour for a healthier version
If you want, I can give you a naan-style fluffy version or a quick 10-minute no-yeast, no-knead flatbread that’s even easier.