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Easy Soft Flatbread Recipe: Your Ultimate Guide to Homemade Comfort


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 55 minutes

Description

Warm, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth soft, this easy flatbread recipe is perfect for any meal. Made with simple pantry staples, these flatbreads are versatile enough to pair with curries, wraps, dips, or even as a pizza base. No baking skills required—just delicious results every time!


Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain flour (all-purpose flour), plus 1/4 cup for dusting
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 1/2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

Step 1: Melt Butter in Milk

  1. Combine the butter and milk in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Heat until the butter is fully melted, then let it cool slightly while preparing the dry ingredients.

Step 2: Mix the Dough

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. Gradually pour the warm milk and butter mixture into the flour, stirring with a wooden spoon or your hands.
  3. Mix until the dough comes together into a shaggy mass.

Step 3: Knead the Dough

  1. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
  2. Knead for about 2 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and pliable.
  3. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour as needed.

Step 4: Rest the Dough

  1. Wrap the dough in cling film or cover it with a damp cloth.
  2. Let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. This step relaxes the gluten for easier rolling.

Step 5: Roll Out the Flatbreads

  1. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
  2. On a floured surface, roll out each ball into a circle about 8 inches in diameter and 2–3 mm thick.

Step 6: Cook the Flatbreads

  1. Heat a non-stick pan over high heat (no oil needed).
  2. Place one flatbread in the pan and cook for 1–1.5 minutes until puffed and golden spots appear.
  3. Flip and cook the other side for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
  4. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.

Step 7: Keep Warm and Soft

  1. Stack the cooked flatbreads on a plate and cover with a tea towel to retain softness.
  2. Optional: Brush the flatbreads with melted butter or olive oil for added flavor.

Notes

  • Use warm milk for smoother dough and easier kneading.
  • Avoid over-kneading to keep the bread soft.
  • Always cook on high heat for the characteristic golden spots and puffiness.
  • Wrap cooked flatbreads in a tea towel to keep them warm and soft.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: 6 flatbreads
  • Method: Bread
  • Cuisine: Stovetop