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Easy 5-Ingredient Skillet Flatbread Recipe

Easy 5-Ingredient Skillet Flatbread

This quick no-yeast skillet flatbread uses five everyday ingredients and cooks in minutes. The finished bread is soft, flexible, and perfect for dipping, wrapping, or serving alongside a meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups (250 g) All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (4 g) Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5–6 g) Fine salt
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) Warm water
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Olive oil

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and fine salt together in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the warm water and olive oil, then stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough by hand for 1–2 minutes, just until smooth. Keep the dough soft and slightly tacky rather than adding excessive flour.
  4. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 15–30 minutes so the gluten can relax and rolling becomes easier.
  5. Divide the dough into 6–8 equal pieces and roll each one into a thin round about 6–8 inches wide and 1/8 inch thick.
  6. Heat a dry cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Cook each flatbread for about 1–2 minutes on the first side, until bubbles form and brown spots appear. Turn and cook for another 30–60 seconds.
  8. Stack the cooked flatbreads in a clean towel to keep them warm and pliable.

Notes

A short rest is important because it prevents the dough from shrinking while rolling. Avoid overcooking, which can make the bread dry and brittle. A light brushing with olive oil after cooking is optional, but the base recipe uses only five ingredients.