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1,460,045 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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