A Versatile No-Yeast Flatbread Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why are my flatbreads hard? ›

Developing the gluten too much will cause a tough loaf. It's hard to say many things could have gone wrong. In general, I would suggest not going by time but rather how much the dough has risen, 30 minutes seems kind of short. You generally let it rise until it doubles in volume, shape, then let rise again.

Flat breads are made throughout most of the world. Examples are pita (from the Middle East), chapati and naan (India), tortilla (Mexico) and focaccia (Italy).

tortilla, round, thin, flat bread of Mexico made from unleavened cornmeal or, less commonly, wheat flour.

The most basic flatbread recipe starts with just 3 ingredients: water or a liquid like milk or yogurt, flour, and salt. Other flatbread dough variations include a fat like olive oil or butter. Is flatbread healthy? Yes!

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.

Naan is another flatbread traditionally served in Indian restaurants but the difference is that there will already be a filling inside these flatbread pockets. Naan may be stuffed with curd, fresh desiccated coconut, butter, nigella seeds, and raisins.

Tortillas are typically baked on a triple pass oven, while flatbreads are usually baked in a tunnel oven. Flatbreads may also require a proofing or resting period that varies based on the specific flatbread being made.

In contrast to loaf bread, pita bread and naan are considered to be flatbreads. Pita bread is yeast-leavened and round, turning into layers when baked that create a pocket that is easily filled. Naan is also yeast leavened, and contains water (or milk), flour, salt, and the addition of butter and yogurt.

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Are soft taco shells healthier than bread? ›

A one-ounce slice of bread typically contains 75 to 100 calories. Corn tortillas, the traditional choice for tacos and enchiladas, generally have 60 to 65 calories in each small six-inch piece. Flour tortillas are slightly higher in calories because they contain added fat to make them softer and easier to roll.

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.

Place a heavy-based non-stick frying pan – or a cast-iron griddle – over a high heat and when it's good and hot, turn the heat down a bit. 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.

The flour could have too low a protein content, there could be too much salt in the bread recipe, you did not knead it or leave it to proof long enough, or you could have killed the yeast by leaving the dough to rise in a place that was too hot.

Flour tends to burn in the pan and things can get a bit black and messy. If you do use it, try to dust as much of it off as possible before placing in the pan. For an extra fluffy bread, make smaller but slightly thicker flatbreads. You'll need to bake them a little longer to make sure they cook through.

Too much flour, or not the right kind, could be to blame. Dough made only from flour with a high or even average amount of protein (like bread flour or all-purpose flour) can become tough from overmixing. Protein gives bread structure in the form of gluten—the more you mix and move the dough, the more gluten you get.