Easy Flatbread

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This easy flatbread doubles as a pizza base and is perfect for using up small leftovers—quick, versatile, and delicious with whatever you have on hand!

4
120 Minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon active yeast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups plain flour, plus more for kneading

Method

  1. Place water and sugar in a mixing bowl. Swirl to dissolve. Sprinkle yeast over the top and stand in a warm place for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix in the bowl until a shaggy ball forms. Tip dough out onto a clean, floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until dough is completely smooth. Add a little flour only to stop from sticking to your hands. The dough should be stretchy and smooth.
  3. Drizzle the bowl with a little oil and place the kneaded ball of dough into the bowl. Cover with a clean tea towel and allow to rise at room temperature for at least 1 hour until doubled in size.

For Flatbreads

  1. Divide the dough into 6 or 8 even pieces depending on if you want medium or large wraps.
  2. On a floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll a ball into a flat disk.
  3. Place a non-stick frying pan on high heat. No oil is necessary. Once hot, place flattened dough onto the pan for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Do not overcook or the flatbreads will lose their suppleness and become dry.
  4. Remove flatbread from heat and place on a plate or container. Repeat with all dough until complete.

For Pizza

  1. Divide dough in two.
  2. On a floured surface, use a rolling pin to half the dough into a pizza base. Place pizza base on a tray. Repeat with the other half of the dough.
  3. Allow to rise for 15 minutes.
  4. Top with your favourite ingredients.
  5. Bake in a 220°C oven for 15 to 20 minutes until pizzas are cooked. Slice and serve.

* Pizza bases can be par-baked for 10 minutes and frozen for future meals.

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