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Unleavened Bread Recipe; Yeast Free

Published: Apr 5, 2022 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Unleavened bread is bread made without any leavening agent usually for dietary or religious reasons. An easy 4-ingredient bread recipe that you will want to make over and over.
Total time 35 minutes
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 Soft unleavened flatbread recipe that is going to be your daily bread from now on. A simple 4 ingredient bread recipe with a step by step guide.

Next time try this easy pita bread.

A stack of unleavened bread on a burlap sac.

An easy to follow recipe to a tasty delicious bread. This is a yeast free bread recipe that I've used in making this delicious savory bread pudding

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  • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
  • 📝 Ingredient List
  • 🥄 Instructions
  • 💡 Expert Tips
  • 🧺 Storage
  • 💬 FAQs
  • 🍽️ Serve With
  • 📣 Related Recipes
  • Easy unleavened bread recipe
  • Time to shoe you off!

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • Only 4 ingredients needed.
  • Very easy and quick homemade bread.
  • Can be cooked stove top or baked in the oven.
  • Soft bread with a delicious flavor.

📝 Ingredient List

Exact measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

  • All purpose flour.
  • Whole wheat flour.
  • Olive oil
  • Salt for flavoring.

🥄 Instructions

A collage of 4 images showing how to make unleavened bread.
  1. In the bowl of your mixer, mix all the dry ingredients well.
  2. Add oil and mix then gradually add water until a firm consistent dough is formed. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  3. Cut the dough into 4 equal parts, cover and let it rest for another 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to the max, putting a pizza stone or an inverted baking sheet in there to heat up as well. Roll your dough, stretching it on every direction to form a 12 inch disc, on a surface sprinkled with some corn meal or more whole wheat flour. Carefully Place the bread on the hot pizza stone. Bake for 4 minutes poking any holes that will rise.

💡 Expert Tips

  • Allowing the dough to rest gives it more structure but if you can't do this then feel free to use the dough immediately.
  • You can cook the dough on a skillet or a cast-iron pan, in this case cut the dough into 6-8 pieces and roll to the size of your skillet. Cook 2 minutes each side.

🧺 Storage

Store unleavened bread in a Ziploc bag or an airtight container on your counter for 2 days. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months.

💬 FAQs

Can I use all whole wheat flour?

Yes you can, some of the readers commented that they had great success with all whole wheat flour.

🍽️ Serve With

This bread is delicious with homemade hummus, baba ghanoush, ricotta cheese or to accompany any soup like tomato soup. You can use it as a pizza crust too.

A close up look at unleavened bread to show texture.
One of the easy recipes for bread that does not use any rising agents.

📣 Related Recipes

  • Turkish simit is a delicious sesame crusted bread that you can have for breakfast. Learn how to make simit recipe at home like a pro.
  • Homemade whole wheat pita bread super easy to make, soft, chewy and so good!
  • Taboon bread is another delicious bread recipe from the Middle East. This bread has a unique combination of earthiness, warmth, and softness that is like no other.
  • Lebanese Pita Bread Recipe is a pillowy fluffy bread of the Middle East that store bought cannot even come close to.

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A stack on unleavened bread on a burlap surface.

Easy unleavened bread recipe

Unleavened bread is bread made without any leavening agent usually for dietary or religious reasons. An easy 4-ingredient bread recipe that you will want to make over and over.
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Course: bread
Cuisine: Middle East
Diet: Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 serving
Calories: 231.3kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour.
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, or a mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook, add all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sat and olive oil.
  • Start your mixer to combine the ingredients. Gradually add water while kneading.
  • Knead until you have a nice firm dough.
  • Take the dough out and knead by hand for 3 minutes until smooth and soft.
  • Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 4 pieces and brush with olive oil.
  • Cover again and let it rest for another 15 minutes.
  • Heat your oven to the maximum temp - mine was 500F - putting a pizza stone in it or any baking sheet.
  • Roll your dough on another sheet sprinkled with some corn meal.
  • Place the bread on the pizza stone and bake for 3-4 minutes, poking any air bubbles with a fork.
  • Serve with your favorite dips or Indian curries.

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Notes

  • Allowing the dough to rest gives it more structure but if you can't do this then feel free to use the dough immediately.
  • You can cook the dough on a skillet, in this case cut the dough into 6-8 pieces and roll to the size of your skillet. Cook 2 minutes each side.
  • Storage:
    • Store unleavened bread in a Ziploc bag on your counter for 2 days. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
  • Serve with:
    • This bread is delicious with homemade hummus, baba ghanoush, ricotta cheese or to accompany any soup like tomato soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 231.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3.9g | Sodium: 581.4mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Iron: 1.1mg
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First published November, 2015 . Last updated April 5, 2022 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.

Unleavened flat bread, started out as an experiment- with no hope of success- turned out a lovely and delicious bread recipe. This bread is so easy to make, smells and tastes super delicious.
I have a to do list that is longer than Rapunzel's hair. Some days I wake up so overwhelmed from what I should do and so frustrated from what I did not accomplish the day before. When frustration hits here is what I usually do:
1- Sit on the couch with a cup of tea or coffee, watching TV or reading a magazine- not helpful at all.
2- Do something that is not on my to do list - or at least not my urgent to do list- not the best choice either.

So this time I've decided to go for the second option and bake some bread. I was thinking of baking some fancy bread rolls, when I remembered a reader's request long time ago.
Somebody was asking me if it was possible to make flat bread without yeast !!!. Honestly I did not know why would want to make an unleavened bread. My only thought was allergies perhaps.. but now I know better.
For those who observe Passover, they celebrate with this kind of bread. This is one of my most enjoyed aspects in being a food blogger, I always discover something new and interesting.

As most of you know last year was hard for me, so the request was forgotten unintentionally and I am really so sorry to the reader who requested this recipe. The worst part is I also cannot find the email :(. Yes, I am that disorganized, I used to be organized but somehow I lost my way this past year.
Anyways, better late than never, I've experimented with some ingredients and this recipe tastes the best and smells so amazingly delicious. Worth mentioning though that this recipe has no milk or eggs, so simple to make and with very few ingredients so let's see.

And that's it. Enjoy it with as you would normally do with any flat bread. It smells so good and will make your kitchen smell fantastic!

Time to shoe you off!

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A photo for unleavened bread made by a fan
A photo for unleavened bread made by a fan

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  1. lovey2

    December 23, 2022 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing your recipes with all of us!

    Reply
  2. Alexis

    August 05, 2022 at 1:45 pm

    these are soooo delicious i love them! never buying wheat tortillas again!

    Reply
  3. Hanan

    April 07, 2022 at 5:17 pm

    5 stars
    Can I make it with just all purpose flour instead of the mixture with whole wheat flour?

    Reply
  4. Evonne

    February 25, 2022 at 2:15 am

    Hi!

    If I am on Keto, what flour could I use instead of all-purpose and wheat flour?

    Thanks
    Evonne

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    • Amira

      February 28, 2022 at 10:21 am

      I haven't tried that Evonne, I hope someone can chime in.

      Reply
    • Alexis

      August 05, 2022 at 12:53 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Evonne, I would try using a gluten free all purpose mix that works for you, and use it for both flours and see how it works. I want to make this recipe for my gluten free family, so when I do I'll try to remember to tell you what I did.

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