Sweet Potato Flatbreads
Sweet Potato Flatbreads
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato, medium, about 10 ounces, baked until very soft and mashed, or 1 cup sweet potato puree
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If using a whole sweet potato, wash and prick it several times with a fork. Bake in a microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, or until very soft. Alternatively, roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 45-60 minutes. Once cooked, allow to cool slightly, then peel and mash thoroughly until smooth. Measure out 1 cup of mashed sweet potato.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup of mashed sweet potato, all-purpose flour, and salt. Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Mix the ingredients by hand, incorporating the sweet potato into the flour until a cohesive dough forms. Knead the dough gently in the bowl for 1-2 minutes until it comes together and is no longer sticky. If the dough is too sticky, add a tiny bit more flour, 1 teaspoon at a time. If it's too dry, add a tiny bit more olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Lightly flour your work surface and a rolling pin.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Take one portion of dough and roll it out into a thin, round flatbread, approximately 6-7 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough portions, stacking them with parchment paper in between if preparing ahead.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of olive oil (about 1/2 teaspoon) to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Once hot, place one flatbread into the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until the flatbread puffs up, develops golden-brown spots, and has some charred marks. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. Repeat with the remaining flatbreads, adding a little more oil to the pan between each if necessary.
⏱️ 12 min
- 8
Transfer the cooked flatbreads to a cooling rack. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm with your favorite dips, stews, or as a side for smash burgers.
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Sweet Potato Flatbreads
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato, medium, about 10 ounces, baked until very soft and mashed, or 1 cup sweet potato puree
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If using a whole sweet potato, wash and prick it several times with a fork. Bake in a microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, or until very soft. Alternatively, roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 45-60 minutes. Once cooked, allow to cool slightly, then peel and mash thoroughly until smooth. Measure out 1 cup of mashed sweet potato.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup of mashed sweet potato, all-purpose flour, and salt. Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Mix the ingredients by hand, incorporating the sweet potato into the flour until a cohesive dough forms. Knead the dough gently in the bowl for 1-2 minutes until it comes together and is no longer sticky. If the dough is too sticky, add a tiny bit more flour, 1 teaspoon at a time. If it's too dry, add a tiny bit more olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Lightly flour your work surface and a rolling pin.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Take one portion of dough and roll it out into a thin, round flatbread, approximately 6-7 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough portions, stacking them with parchment paper in between if preparing ahead.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of olive oil (about 1/2 teaspoon) to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Once hot, place one flatbread into the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until the flatbread puffs up, develops golden-brown spots, and has some charred marks. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. Repeat with the remaining flatbreads, adding a little more oil to the pan between each if necessary.
⏱️ 12 min - 8
Transfer the cooked flatbreads to a cooling rack. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm with your favorite dips, stews, or as a side for smash burgers.