This recipe for Mediterranean Flatbread is super easy. Even better is having warm, homemade bread from start to finish in about 30 minutes. Really.
The mixing and kneading time takes about 5 minutes. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes. Then it is ready to form the flatbread and "bake" in a hot skillet, each taking 6-7 minutes to become golden brown and fluffy. The recipe makes 8 flatbreads, enough for several meals or to share with guests.
Mediterranean Flatbread
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt and 1/4 cup water until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the yogurt mixture, mixing until combined. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface, gently kneading the dough until soft and smooth, about 3 minutes.
Place the dough into a third bowl, cover with plastic wrap letting the dough rest for 15 minutes. Transfer the dough to a floured surface, dividing it into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, cover with plastic wrap.
Heat an 8-inch cast-iron or black-iron skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray the hot pan with a nonstick spray oil. Begin with 1 ball, on a lightly floured surface, gently flatten it into a small circle. Then use a rolling pin to form a 6-inch circle. Brush the top with a small amount of olive oil and place it into the hot skillet oil-side down. Cook on side one for 2-3 minutes until this side is golden brown. Brush the second side with olive oil, flip it over to cook on side two. Continue cooking this side for another 2-3 minutes until side two is golden brown. Remove from the pan, placing the flatbread onto a towel, covering it to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining balls of dough.
Serve warm with olive oil or hummus. Or make a gyro-style sandwich filling it with your favorite ingredients.
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