Easy Homemade Flatbread

Follow this easy flatbread recipe for fluffy, homemade flatbread.

Ingredients:

(Recipe makes 12 flatbreads)

• 4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 3 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 ½ cups of cold water
• Oil, as required

Directions:

Step 1: Take a large bowl and whisk in all the dry ingredients – flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.

Step 2: Shape a well in the flour mixture and add olive oil and the majority portion of water to it. Save a few spoons of water for later.

Step 3: Stir in the wet ingredients into the flour mixture using a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon. In case the dough seems dry, you can mix in the rest of the water.

Step 4: Once the dough seems well combined, place it on a lightly floured kitchen surface. Knead the dough for 5 minutes till the texture becomes smooth.

Step 5: Cover the kneaded dough with a clean dishcloth and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.

Step 6: Divide the dough into 12 equal sizes or as per your serving size. 

Step 7: Dust each portion of the dough in flour and roll it till you reach your desired thickness. Rolling the dough thick will lead to fluffy bread. Whereas rolling the dough thin will result in thin flatbread that is not soft in the middle. You can roll it as per your preference.

Step 8: Place a skillet on the stovetop on medium flame. Spread one tablespoon of oil on the skillet. 

Step 9: Add the rolled flatbread to the skillet and cook it until it turns golden brown on one side. Flip it and cook till the other side reaches a golden brown texture. It should take 1-2 minutes for each side.

Step 10: Place the cooked flatbread on a plate. You can cover it with a clean dish towel to keep it warm. Add oil to the skillet as and when required while cooking the rest of the flatbreads.

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