How To Make Flatbreads (2 Ingredients, No Yeast)

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This fluffy, quick and easy flatbread recipe requires only 2 pantry ingredients, one bowl and whipped up in no time. Loved as is by the whole family, but you can add other flavorful mix-ins to jazz these up.

Suitable for Vegetarian diets. Weight Watchers Points included.

the finished flatbread recipe served on a white board

Friends, I’m getting creative in the kitchen these days. And with so many of us needing to reduce our spending and eliminate extra trips to the store, I am focusing on using up pantry ingredients and cupboard staples that we already have on hand.

Luckily for you, I’ve crafted the best flatbread recipe made with pantry staple ingredients, so no need for an extra trip to the stores or market.

Kids loooooove eating these warm, soft, fluffy and just perfectly charred flatbreads just as much as they love mixing and measuring. Making these is a great rainy day activity, summer break treat or just perfect to entertain the kids when they’re stuck at home.

easy flatbread recipe served in a decorative basket

Related Link : Homemade Italian Pizza Dough.

This really is an easy flatbread recipe. Just think 2 ingredients (no yeast in sight), 4 minutes of mixing and kneading and about 4 minutes to whip up the first batch in your hot skillet. That is it people!!!! And you can add extra ingredients to jazz them up.

the completed flatbread recipe

Why You’ll Love This Simple Flatbread Recipe

  • Pantry Ingredients. You’ve already got these ingredients in your pantry- no need to make a trip to the grocer. 
  • One Bowl Prep. Less dishes to do! #winningatthiscookingthing.
  • Get the Kids Involved. A fun way to keep them entertained and get them involved in cooking.
  • Perfect Texture. You can make these soft and fluffy, or crispier around the edged depending on your cooking time.
  • No Chilling Necessary. Mix it up and cook away which makes this recipe even more valuable and QUICK!

These quick and easy yogurt flatbreads are now a big staple in our house. Late lunches. Oh yes. Impromptu dinners. Yeap. Last minute breakfast in bed moments. Yes, yes, yes.

Recipe Tools

  • Mixing Bowl.
  • Skillet.
  • Salt.
flatbread on a cutting board

How To Make FlatBread

  1. Mix the flour and yogurt (and oil and any other add-ins if using) in a mixing bowl until combined.
  2. Add dough to a floured work surface with flour and knead for a minute so it comes together.
  3. Divide the bread dough into 8 and roll these sections into balls.
  4. Flatten each ball and then use a rolling pin to roll each piece into 10-12 cm rounds.
  5. Heat a skillet or frying pan till hot, spray on a little oil and add your flatbread. use a little oil on the work surface to stop the dough sticking.
  6. When the pan is really hot, lay the flatbread in the pan and cook each one for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
  7. Repeat until all the flatbreads are cooked.
image collage showing the first steps of the flatbread recipe
Follow these easy steps for making flatbread…
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Quick, easy and delicious flatbread!

Yogurt Bread Recipe Tips

  • I prefer a slightly crunchy on the edge yogurt flatbread, so I roll them out thinner and cook a little longer.
  • You can easily double or triple the recipe but then have at least 2 skillets on the go so you can cook them faster
  • Cook time depends on the thickness and size of the rolled dough – so start out with less time if you are unsure and increase accordingly.
cooked flatbreads served on a cloth napkin inside a in a dish

Recipe Variations

You can flavor your flatbread however you wish. I suggest you make a basic plain batch, split it into portions and get everyone to sprinkle on their add-ins as they are rolling out the dough. Here are just a few mix-in suggestions to try:

Serving Suggestions

a hand reaching for a serving of the finished flatbread recipe

MORE PANTRY STAPLE RECIPES

WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS

If you do not add any meat or oil, there are 3 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving.

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Originally published Nov 2015. Updated March 2020.

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cooked flatbread inside the air fryer basket
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5 from 8 votes

Easy Flatbread Recipe

Make flatbread from scratch with just 2 ingredients!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Western
Servings: 8
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) self raising flour
  • 1 cup (250g) natural yogurt
  • 2 tsp olive oil optional but recommended
  • Optional add-in's

Instructions

  • Mix the flour, yogurt and oil (and any other add-ins, if using) in a mixing bowl until combined.
  • Add dough to a floured work surface with flour and knead for a minute so it comes together.
  • Divide the bread dough into 8 and roll these sections into balls.
  • Flatten each ball and then use a rolling pin to roll each piece into 3-4 inch (10-12 cm) rounds.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 300F / 148C, spray on a little oil and add your flatbread.
  • Place flatbread in the air fryer basket and cook each one for 8 to 9 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time. Sometimes they will puff up in the air fryer, so you may want to place a trivet on top to keep them flat and prevent them from being blown around.
  • Repeat until all the flatbreads are cooked.
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Notes

Yogurt Bread Recipe Tips

  • I prefer a slightly crunchy yogurt flatbread, so I roll them out thinner and air fry a little longer.
  • You can easily double or triple the recipe but then have at least 2 skillets on the go so you can cook them faster. 
  • Cook time depends on the thickness and size of the rolled dough – so start out with less time if you are unsure and increase accordingly.
  • It’s important to note that air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting with less cook time, check food for doneness then add more time as needed.

Recipe Variations

You can flavor your flatbreads however you wish. I suggest you make a basic plain batch, split it into portions and get everyone to sprinkle on their add-ins as they are rolling out the dough. Here are just a few mix-in suggestions to try:

Weight Watchers Points

If you do not add any meat or oil, there are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving.

Serving Suggestions

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

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41 Comments

  1. Reading your post, you talk about skillet frying the flat bread but your recipe card uses an air fryer. Can you please include the skillet directions as I no longer have an air fryer. Hope so! Thanks

  2. I have never made flatbread before but you make it look so easy in this post I may have to give it a try. I am sure they taste amazing home made!

  3. 5 stars
    This is an amazing recipe. So simple, and the yogurt is an inspired addition! This is a keeper!

  4. 5 stars
    It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Keep it up great post.