Skillet Flatbreads Recipe

"I had to make some minor changes to my diet which included more whole grains. I really like a newer type of wheat called "white whole wheat". This is what I use for this recipe but any kind of wheat flour or combination of flours can be used. With the diet changes which my family doesn't need, I came up with a quick type of flat bread that can be made on the stove top for myself. I later came across something similar on King Arthur Flour website, but this recipe uses less fat. Another consideration for my dietary needs. Quick, adaptable and very forgiving. I hope you enjoy this recipe."

Original is 4 servings

Metric US

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Ingredients

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1 cup flour (white whole wheat flour or any wheat flour combination)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon olive oil (or sunflower oil)
4 to 6 tablespoons water

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (50.1 g)
Calories 132.4
Total Fat - 4.1 g
Saturated Fat - 0.6 g
Cholesterol - 0 mg
Sodium - 382.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 21.9 g
Dietary Fiber - 3.2 g
Sugars - 0.1 g
Protein - 4 g
Calcium - 95.5 mg
Iron - 1.2 mg
Vitamin C - 0 mg
Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Place the flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl and stir to combine.

Step 2

Add the oil and water, mix to make a soft dough. If necessary adjust with flour or water as needed so dough is soft but not sticky. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Divide dough into 4, more or less, equal pieces. Dust each piece with flour and roll into a rough circle or oval that is about 1/4 inch thickness. Can also be pressed into round shapes by hand.

Step 4

Preheat a cast iron or other heavy bottom skillet on the stove top about 3 to 5 minutes on medium high heat then spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray to coat.

Step 5

In batches, place one or two flat breads to fit in hot skillet for 2-3 minutes until dough starts to look bubbly and bottom of bread is light brown. Lightly spray top of breads with non-stick cooking spray and flip and fry on the second side for another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a rack or paper towel to cool slightly before serving.

Step 6

Coat skillet as needed for successive batches and repeat cooking steps.

Step 7

Top with any topping. Suggestions: cream cheese, chives, tomatoes, refried beans, hummus, nut butters or jam. The list of toppings are only limited by your imagination.