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Middle Eastern Flatbread

Flatbread is a staple in the Middle East.This is an easy recipe for an easy flatbread that is so rich and heavenly flavored with olive oil.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Resting Time:30 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: bread
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, Middle East
Diet: Halal
Servings: 10 Loaves
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour.
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour.
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast.
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar.
  • ½ teaspoon salt.
  • 1 cup warm milk.
  • ½ cup warm water. More or less depending on the dough.

Instructions

  • In your mixer bowl, add all the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Add the oil and the warm milk. Start kneading and gradually add warm water until you get a firm dough that is not sticky.
  • Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Cut the dough into 10 pieces, roll each piece into a ¼ inch circle, thinner or thicker depends on your liking. Note2
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place each loaf in the pan, cook for around 1- 1 ½ minutes. Flip and cook the other side as well.
  • Continue with the rest of the loaves until they are all cooked.
  • Stack loaves on top of each other and cover with a kitchen towel to keep them soft.

Notes

  • Milk makes the bread softer and increases rich flavor in flatbread.
  • If you would like to make it vegan then just use warm water.
  • The thinner the bread the crisper it gets when cooked.
  • Store in fridge or freezer.
  • Serve with:
    • Any Egyptian breakfast food like ful, falafel, and eggs. Great with honey and molasses or to dunk into stews.
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Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg