I love the consistency of flatbreads- so soft and chewy! I also like to make flatbread because it is faster to prepare in comparison to other yeast breads as this only rises once and is cooked on the stovetop.

The beginning of the recipe starts the same as any yeast bread recipe, however. Dissolve and activate the yeast and allow to sit 3-5 minutes to get foamy. This shows you that your yeast is working and ready to release those gases that make breads so fluffy.

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Add the flour and remaining ingredients next and combine until elastic. I don’t like to leave this bread too sticky as it can be difficult to handle but since it is 100% whole wheat, it is important to leave it just a tad moist since whole wheat flour is slower to absorb moisture. I like the consistency to be sticky to the touch but not enough to stick to the bottom of the bowl. Coat lightly with oil and let it sit in a warm spot to rise for about 1 – 1 1/2 hours. For more detailed info and pictures of the yeast dough making process, feel free to visit my yeast bread info page.

After your dough has finished rising, flatten into a rectangular shape and cut into 8 pieces. If dough is too sticky to work with, sprinkle a little bit of flour but don’t add too much at this point.

Shape each section into a small ball and roll flat with a rolling pin. I like to roll them into ovals because they fit well on my griddle but they can be circular as well. You also have the option of simply flattening and stretching your dough by hand without using a rolling pin. No need to shape into a ball for this method, just shape the cut pieces. This works just as well and leaves your bread with a more rustic and natural look. If your dough resists being flattened or stretched, allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes before continuing.

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Heat your griddle or pan to medium high -high heat. Non-stick surfaces work best for this, in my opinion, so go for a nonstick or well seasoned cast iron pan or griddle. You can use any pan but the clean up is easier to me. You can also add oil oil to your pan but it will slightly alter the exterior texture of your bread. It will still taste good! Place your flatbreads on the griddle or pan and cook for a couple minutes until golden spots appear on the bottom. Flip and repeat for the second side.

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Next time I will have to make a double recipe because these always go so fast in my house. I think we were down to 5 or 6 pieces before dinner was even served.

Hope you enjoy these simple and delicious flatbreads!

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