Fluffy Pillowy Flatbreads
Fluffy Pillowy Flatbreads
Ingredients
For the Flatbread Dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water, 105-115°F
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
For Cooking and Finishing
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and warm water. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the activated yeast mixture and the plain Greek yogurt into the well of the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a sticky, shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix; a slightly sticky consistency is desired.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 3 hours, or until it has doubled in size and is visibly bubbly and airy.
⏱️ 180 min
- 5
Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release some air. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and divide it into 4-6 equal portions, depending on your desired flatbread size.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Take one portion of dough and gently stretch and shape it into a flatbread using your fingertips. Be very gentle to avoid pushing out all the trapped air, which contributes to the pillowy texture. Aim for an oval or round shape, about 1/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the hot pan. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place one flatbread into the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Cook the flatbread for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown, crispy, and puffed up with beautiful blisters. Repeat with the remaining dough portions, adding more olive oil to the pan as needed for each flatbread.
⏱️ 15 min
- 9
Transfer the cooked flatbreads to a plate. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve warm and enjoy as a side for dipping, a wrap for fillings, or brushed with garlic butter.
⏱️ 3 min
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Fluffy Pillowy Flatbreads
Ingredients
For the Flatbread Dough
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water, 105-115°F
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
For Cooking and Finishing
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and warm water. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the activated yeast mixture and the plain Greek yogurt into the well of the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a sticky, shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix; a slightly sticky consistency is desired.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 3 hours, or until it has doubled in size and is visibly bubbly and airy.
⏱️ 180 min - 5
Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release some air. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the floured surface and divide it into 4-6 equal portions, depending on your desired flatbread size.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Take one portion of dough and gently stretch and shape it into a flatbread using your fingertips. Be very gentle to avoid pushing out all the trapped air, which contributes to the pillowy texture. Aim for an oval or round shape, about 1/4-inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the hot pan. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place one flatbread into the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Cook the flatbread for 2-3 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown, crispy, and puffed up with beautiful blisters. Repeat with the remaining dough portions, adding more olive oil to the pan as needed for each flatbread.
⏱️ 15 min - 9
Transfer the cooked flatbreads to a plate. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve warm and enjoy as a side for dipping, a wrap for fillings, or brushed with garlic butter.
⏱️ 3 min