Hungry Healthy Happy

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Salad Recipes
  • About Us
  • Recipe Index
  • Recipes to your Inbox
  • Shop
search icon
Homepage link
  • Salad Recipes
  • About Us
  • Recipe Index
  • Recipes to your Inbox
  • Shop
×
Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Bread

Easy Homemade Flatbread

Updated: Dec 6, 2024 · Published: Aug 23, 2018 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 97 Comments

14252 shares
  • 615
  • 60
Diet: Low Fat / Vegetarian
Jump to Recipe
Three Ingredients Flatbread with a text title overlay.

These soft, slightly charred and yeast free Homemade Flatbreads couldn't be easier - they only have 3 ingredients and they are cooked in 5 minutes. Just mix together the flour, yogurt and baking powder and roll, and heat in a dry pan until they puff up. Use them as a wrap, dip them in hummus, or use them as a pizza base.

Four flatbreads wrapped in a blue towel.

These easy flatbreads can be ready in under 5 minutes with no fancy ingredients, no rise time as they are no yeast flatbreads and no bread maker needed. All the satisfaction that you have made bread with your own hands with minimal fuss.

These flatbreads are so soft and pliable that they are perfect for wraps. Great for using in lunches when the kids go back to school.

If you are looking for more homemade bread recipes, why not try our Soft Bread Rolls, Slow Cooker Bread, Naan Bread, Easy Bagel Recipe or White Bread Loaf?

Jump to:
  • Why You Will Love Them
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Variations
  • How to Make Flatbreads - Step by Step
  • Ways to Use Homemade Flatbreads
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Recipes That Use Flatbreads
  • Recipe
  • Feedback

Why You Will Love Them

  • Quick - Think that homemade bread takes too long? Think again! This flatbread recipe is ready in just 5 minutes. Don't worry about rolling them into perfect circles, they are meant to look homemade!
  • Only 3 ingredients - No fancy ingredients needed here. Just ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
  • No bread maker needed - No fancy equipment needed either, just your hands.
  • Low calories - Just 170 calories per flatbread. You could make smaller ones too if you wanted lower calories.

Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Flour - We have used self raising flour as it helps to get these flatbreads lovely and fluffy. We have tried it with whole wheat flour before, but they are far too dense for our liking. But you might like that.
  • Yogurt - You might this this is a strange ingredient in bread, but there is a reason for it. Yogurt is added to dough to tenderise it. Because of its acidity, yogurt will relax the gluten and it makes the bread a little more tender. We used a fat free natural yogurt. Yogurt flatbreads are the best. To make these vegan, you can use coconut yoghurt.
  • Baking powder - This adds some lightness to the bread. Make sure it is in date, otherwise it won't work.

Variations

This is the basic recipe for flatbreads, however there are lots of options when it comes to flavouring them. Try crushing up some fresh garlic and chopped fresh herbs like parsley or coriander and mixing it into the dough. Dried herbs work well too. A little bit of chilli powder works well too.

How to Make Flatbreads - Step by Step

A stainless steel mixing bowl with flour in it.
  1. Step 1: Put the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
Flour and yogurt in a mixing bowl.
  1. Step 2: Stir in the yogurt and mix with a spoon until it forms a dough. If it is still really wet, add some more flour.
A ball of dough next to rolled out dough and a rolling pin.
  1. Step 3: Put onto a floured work surface and knead for a few minutes. Divide the dough into 6 pieces. Using a rolling pin, roll each piece of dough into 8-inch circles.
A frying pan with a cooked flatbread.
  1. Step 4: Heat a large pan (cast iron is best) over a medium heat (don't add oil). Add 1 flatbread at a time and cook for 2 minutes on each side.

Ways to Use Homemade Flatbreads

These easy flatbreads are so versatile! We use them as a base for a quick and healthy pizza, I stuff them with chunks of grilled chicken and salad for a sandwich or I slice them up and dip them into some home made dip like the hummus above or baba ganoush. This makes them perfect for dipping into some homemade hummus or homemade tzatziki.

Use them for homemade kebabs with our Lamb Souvlaki, Chicken Kebabs or Vegetable Halloumi Skewers.

We also use them instead of naan to go with a homemade curry. Tip - brush a little melted butter on them before cooking.

We also like them as something a little different to dip into soup. Why not try our Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup, Easy Tomato Soup or Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup.

Extra Tips

  • Add some extra flavour to these flatbreads by adding some fresh herbs (parsley or coriander work well) or some garlic granules.
  • Use these as a naan bread alternative to go with a curry.
  • Brush some melted butter on them before cooking.
  • Give these a nice nutty flavour by using whole wheat flour instead.
  • These are best eaten straight away, however you can store them in an air tight container and then popped under the grill for a minute before serving again.
  • If you make too much, just wrap a ball of dough in clingfilm (Saran wrap) and freeze for use later.
  • Make sure each dough piece is about the same size so that you end up with equal sized flatbreads.
Folded flatbreads on a red surface with two bowls of dip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you freeze homemade flatbreads?

These flatbreads freeze really well and they are so handy to have in the freezer for a quick meal or snack. Stack them with baking paper in between each flatbread and then wrap in clingfilm and defrost each one as and when you need it.

Can this flatbread recipe be gluten free?

If you want to make a gluten free version of this delicious flatbread, simply swap the self raising flour for a good gluten free flour.

Can I use wholewheat flour to make flatbreads?

Yes, you can and it will add a nice nutty flavour. However we find that they are too dense, but that is a preference thing.

Can I use flatbreads as a pizza base?

Yes, these make an awesome pizza base and we have a recipe just for that. Take a look at our Flatbread Pizza.

Can I make flatbread in the oven?

Yes, you don't to cook these in a pan on the hob. Place them on a baking tray in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 for about 10 minutes, until they puff up.

Recipes That Use Flatbreads

  • Grilled Halloumi Greek Flatbreads on a wooden surface with pomegranate seeds scattered around.
    Grilled Halloumi Greek Flatbreads
  • Spiced lamb flatbread next to a yellow towel.
    Spiced Lamb Flatbread (Lahmacun)
  • Moroccan Chicken Flatbread on a wooden board.
    Moroccan Chicken Flatbreads
  • Greek lamb souvlaki skewers on a wooden board.
    Greek Lamb Souvlaki

If you’ve tried this easy flatbread recipe, then let us know how you got on in the comments below.
Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - You can use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

Recipe

Easy Homemade Flatbreads wrapped in a towel. Flour is sprinkled around.

Easy Homemade Flatbread

By: Dannii Martin
These soft, slightly charred and yeast free Easy Homemade Flatbreads couldn't be simpler. Just mix together the flour, yogurt and baking powder and heat in a dry pan until they puff up.
the words low fat in a white circle.
Low Fat
An illustration of a v-shaped plant.
Vegetarian
4.84 from 102 votes
Pin Print Save recipe Saved!
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Prep: 3 minutes mins
Cook: 4 minutes mins
Total: 7 minutes mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 174kcal
Allergens:
An illustration of a carton of milk.
Dairy
An illustration of two ears of wheat.
Gluten

Ingredients

  • 250 g (2 cups) Self-raising flour
  • 0.5 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 250 g (1 cups) 0% Natural yogurt

Instructions

  • Put 250 g Self-raising flour and 0.5 tablespoon Baking powder into a large bowl and then stir in 250 g 0% Natural yogurt.
  • Mix with a spoon until it forms a dough. If it is still really wet, add some more flour.
  • Put onto a floured surface and knead for a few minutes.
  • Separate into 6 pieces and then roll them out into 8 inch circles.
  • Heat a large pan (no oil) and add 1 flatbread at a time and cook for 2 minutes on each side.

Recipe Tips

  • Add some extra flavour to these flatbreads by adding some fresh herbs (parsley or coriander work well) or some garlic granules.
  • Use these as a naan bread alternative to go with a curry.
  • Brush some melted butter on them before cooking.
  • Give these a nice nutty flavour by using wholewheat flour instead.
  • These are best eaten straight away, however you can store them in an air tight container and then popped under the grill for a minute before serving again.
  • If you make too much, just wrap a ball of dough in clingfilm (Saran wrap) and freeze for use later.
  • Make sure each dough piece is about the same size so that you end up with equal sized flatbreads.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1flatbread | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 0.5mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

You'll love these too...

  • Six soft bread rolls on a wire rack.
    Soft Bread Rolls
  • A pizza made with a Greek yogurt pizza dough base.
    2 Ingredient Greek Yogurt Pizza Dough
  • A sesame seed topped cottage cheese bagel on a wooden surface.
    Cottage Cheese Bagels (Protein Bagel)
  • Air fryer croutons on a round grey plate.
    Air Fryer Croutons

Comments

  1. Peter Connors says

    February 11, 2024 at 12:59 am

    5 stars
    Sensational

    Reply
  2. Kelly Snyder says

    March 14, 2021 at 10:30 pm

    5 stars
    Made these just now and they were great. Soft and tender. Use a cast iron on medium and will be awesome.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      March 16, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      Your comment reminded me how good they were, so I made them again today. So glad you enjoyed them too.

      Reply
  3. Kelley says

    December 09, 2020 at 3:53 pm

    Looking to make this low carb - Can I use almond or coconut flour instead?

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      December 10, 2020 at 12:53 pm

      I haven't tried it myself. I wouldn't recommend it, as it will totally change the texture.

      Reply
      • Tilly says

        March 09, 2021 at 6:24 pm

        Can these be oven cooked? I’d like to try and use them as a sort of pizza base

        Reply
        • Dannii says

          March 10, 2021 at 7:00 am

          No, they need a really intense burst of heat to cook, which is why they are done in the pan. You can still use them as a pizza base though. Cook them first, add toppings and then put under the grill until everything melts.

          Reply
      • Sam says

        December 23, 2022 at 1:25 am

        5 stars
        Great simple recipe

        Reply
  4. Eddie says

    October 14, 2020 at 4:04 pm

    Hi can you make the dough then store in the fridge if you can how long for
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      October 14, 2020 at 7:27 pm

      Yes, you can keep the dough in the fridge and it will be fine for around 12-24 hours. I wouldn't recommend any longer though.

      Reply
  5. Ljubica says

    August 04, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    5 stars
    My mom use to make this in former Yugoslavia ,lot of Turkish cuisine
    we love them ,now I want to try ,but I will do one bach with GF flour .
    maybe one with Buttermilk .?

    Reply
« Older Comments
4.84 from 102 votes (54 ratings without comment)

Made this recipe? Let me know! Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Dannii with a sunset behind her.

Welcome

My name is Dannii. Here you will find easy family recipes with a healthy twist.

Established in 2011, Hungry Healthy Happy has become one of the UK's most popular food blogs, with two successful recipe books published.

About me...

Salad Recipes

  • Roasted Vegetable Winter Salad in a white dish surrounded by crumbled feta.
    Roasted Vegetable Winter Salad

  • A plate with salad surrounded by watermelon slices
    Kale, Watermelon and Feta Salad

  • A large bowl of chickpea tuna salad with a serving spoon in it.
    Chickpea Tuna Salad

  • Chopped Blue Cheese Salad in a large white bowl.
    Chopped Blue Cheese Salad

  • A bowl of watercress salad with a wooden fork and spoon in it.
    Watercress Salad

  • Little Gem Salad in a round white bowl.
    Little Gem Salad

Recipe Books

The Hungry Healthy Happy book cover.
The healthy slow cooker book cover.
the front cover of The Picky Plate eBook.

Popular Recipes

  • Leftover chicken pasta on a black plate.
    Leftover Chicken Pasta

  • Mediterranean Rice Salad in a large round serving dish.
    Mediterranean Rice Salad

  • Fourteen healthy flapjacks on a sheet of parchment paper.
    Healthy Flapjacks

  • A tortilla chip being dipped into some nacho cheese sauce.
    2 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce

  • Sticky Ginger Beef in a bowl with rice and broccoli.
    10 Minute Sticky Ginger Beef Mince

  • Baked Egg Tortilla in a round baking dish.
    Baked Egg Tortilla (Tortilla Quiche)

Footer

Help & Information

  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Policy
  • Advertising
  • Blog

About us

  • About us
  • Newsletter Sign Up!
  • Press enquiries
  • FAQ

Follow us


Featured in

A selection of publications that Hungry Healthy Happy has been featured in

As an Amazon Associate we earn certain commissions from qualifying purchases. By using our site, you agree that we can collect and use your data. Our privacy statement has more details.

Copyright © 2011-2024 Hungry Healthy Happy • All Rights Reserved

  • 615
  • 60

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.