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1,446,929 views Whether you’re a seasoned dough-puncher or merely a bread novice, we’ve got a flatbread recipe for you. We suggest you begin with our recipe for Roti, simple yet delicious! On the other hand, if you’ve got some confidence, move on up to our recipes for Yogurt Flatbread or Pita.
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INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Roti
INGREDIENTS
For the Dough
240 g whole wheat flour
6 g kosher salt
170 g water, hot (~160 °f)
For the Extras
eggs, scrambled
spinach, sauteed
turkey bacon, cooked and sliced
swiss cheese, grated
mushrooms (of choice), sauteed
TOOLS
measuring cups and spoons set
mixing bowls
mini prep bowls
food processor
kitchen thermometer
bench scraper
plastic wrap
rolling pin
cast iron pan
spatula
metal tongs
clean dish towel
DIRECTIONS
1.
Combine the flour and salt in the base of a food processor. Pulse until well combined.
240 g whole wheat flour
6 g kosher salt
food processor
2.
Add the water and run the food processor for 2 minutes or until a smooth, elastic dough forms. The dough should pass the ‘windowpane test’ at this point. If the dough is too sticky, knead the dough by hand with a generous dusting of flour.
170 g water, hot (~160 °f)
food processor
kitchen thermometer
measuring cups and spoons set
3.
Preheat a large cast-iron skillet to a surface temperature of 475°F.
cast iron pan
4.
Meanwhile, roll a golfball-size portion of the dough out to a round, about 1 mm thick.
For the Dough
rolling pin
5.
Add the roti to the preheated skillet and cook on each side for about 20-30 seconds, until the roti is quite bubbly.
For the Dough
cast iron pan
spatula
6.
Using tongs, carefully transfer the roti to the open flame, cook until puffed.
For the Dough
metal tongs
7.
Transfer the cooked roti to a plate, cover with a clean dishcloth to keep them warm.
For the Dough
clean dish towel
8.
Serve with scrambled eggs, spinach, turkey bacon, swiss cheese, and/or mushrooms.
eggs, scrambled
spinach, sauteed
turkey bacon, cooked and sliced
swiss cheese, grated
mushrooms (of choice), sauteed
Pita
INGREDIENTS
For the Dough
8 g instant yeast
225 g water, warm (~95 °f)
360 g bread flour, divided (see steps)
20 g olive oil
6 g kosher salt
For the Extras
hummus
Tzatziki sauce
tomatoes, diced
cucumber, sliced
feta, crumbled
red onion, thinly sliced
falafel
TOOLS
measuring cups and spoons set
mixing bowls
mini prep bowls
whisk
wooden spoon
food processor OR
stand mixer with dough hook attachment
nonstick spray
kitchen scale, optional
kitchen thermometer
rimmed baking sheet
parchment paper
bench scraper
plastic wrap
rolling pin
cast iron pan OR
oven OR
16 Ooni Karu ()
spatula
metal tongs
clean dish towel
pizza stone
DIRECTIONS
1.
Combine the yeast, water, and (120 g of bread flour) in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix to thoroughly combine the ingredients. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly.
8 g instant yeast
225 g water, warm (~95 °f)
360 g bread flour, divided (see steps)
measuring cups and spoons set
mixing bowls
stand mixer with dough hook attachment
food processor OR
plastic wrap
2.
Add the oil, salt, and remaining (240 g) of bread flour to the bowl. Using the dough hook attachment, knead the dough until homogenous and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. The dough should be able to pass the ‘windowpane test’ at this point.
20 g olive oil
6 g kosher salt
360 g bread flour, divided (see steps)
mixing bowls
stand mixer with dough hook attachment
3.
Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let it proof at room temperature for 1-2 hours or until the dough has doubled in size.
For the Dough
mixing bowls
4.
Meanwhile, place pizza stone, ceramic baking tile, or a large rimmed baking sheet on the bottom rack of the oven. Preheat the oven to 500°F. This will give ample time for the pizza stone/baking tile/baking sheet to absorb the heat.
pizza stone
oven OR
5.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 6-8 equal pieces, depending on your desired pita size.
For the Dough
bench scraper
6.
Roll the divided pieces into dough balls. Cover the dough with a lightly greased piece of plastic wrap. Allow the dough balls to rise for 20-35 minutes at room temperature until puffed.
For the Dough
plastic wrap
7.
Once the dough is ready. Using a small dowel or rolling pin, roll the dough into rounds about ¼ inch thick. Dust with flour as necessary to prevent sticking or tearing.
For the Dough
rolling pin
8.
Working with one round at a time, carefully transfer the dough onto the preheated surface in the oven. Cook each pita for about 2 minutes on each side, the pita should puff while cooking. Alternatively, use a pizza oven set between 550°F- 600°F to cook the pitas.
oven OR
16 Ooni Karu ()
metal tongs
spatula
9.
Transfer the cooked pita to a plate, cover with a clean dishcloth to keep them warm. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving with hummus, tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, red onion, and/or falafel.
For the Dough
hummus
Tzatziki sauce
tomatoes, diced
cucumber, sliced
feta, crumbled
red onion, thinly sliced
falafel
clean dish towel
Flatbread
INGREDIENTS
For the Dough
360 g all purpose flour
3 g kosher salt
10 g baking powder
440 g whole milk yogurt
ghee, as needed
For the Extras
pesto
roasted chicken, sliced
mozzarella cheese, grated
parmesan cheese, grated
TOOLS
measuring cups and spoons set
mixing bowls
mini prep bowls
whisk
food processor OR
stand mixer with dough attachment
kitchen thermometer
bench scraper
plastic wrap
rolling pin
large cast iron pan
spatula
metal tongs
clean dish towel
16 Ooni Karu (), optional
pizza cutter, optional
DIRECTIONS
1.
Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk the ingredients until well incorporated.
360 g all purpose flour
3 g kosher salt
10 g baking powder
whisk
2.
Add the yogurt and mix using a dough hook attachment for 8-10 minutes until a smooth and elastic dough forms. If the dough is too big for the mixer, then only knead half of the dough at a time.
440 g whole milk yogurt
mixing bowls
stand mixer with dough attachment
3.
Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface.
For the Dough
4.
Divide the dough into 100-gram portions.
For the Dough
bench scraper
5.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into rounds about ¼ inch thick.
For the Dough
rolling pin
6.
Melt 1 tbsp of ghee in a large cast iron or carbon steel pan over high heat.
ghee, as needed
large cast iron pan
7.
Transfer the cooked flatbread to a plate, cover with a clean dishcloth to keep them warm.
For the Dough
clean dish towel
metal tongs
8.
Repeat with the remaining dough.
For the Dough
9.
Spread an even layer of pesto on the top of each flatbread. Top with chicken, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. Bake the pizza in a 600°F pizza oven (or a 500°F oven) until the cheese has melted and has started to bubble.
pesto
roasted chicken, sliced
mozzarella cheese, grated
parmesan cheese, grated
16 Ooni Karu (), optional
pizza cutter, optional
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