Delicious yogurt flatbread can be yours in a snap with this Quick And Easy 20-minute Yogurt Flatbread Recipe. Pile it with your favorite toppings, use it to scoop up your next curry dish, or just eat it on its own. It’s a versatile recipe that is the perfect base for busy weeknight meals.
This simple, quick, 20-minute yogurt flatbread recipe is the answer to your weeknight meal dreams. Seriously. I know because it was the answer to mine. I first found this recipe one evening when I was racking my brain at 6:00 pm, wondering what on earth I was going to make for dinner. After a quick Internet search, I came across an article that read “This Flatbread Recipe Will Forever Change Your Weeknight…”. And my friends, it did. So simple, yet so delicious. Easy homemade flatbreads can be yours too - read on! (Note - need another quick bread-ish recipe? Air Fryer Biscuits are my go to for an easy bread side.)
Why I LOVE This Recipe
The easy yogurt flatbread recipe is from bon appétit and from the first time I made it, it has become one of my go-to's for easy weeknight (or weekend, to be honest) dinners. This artisanal flatbread recipe is a great back-pocket recipe that doesn’t feel back pocket at all, since when you make it, your family will ooh and ahh and wonder how they got so lucky to have delicious homemade bread right off the skillet for dinner. It will be your secret that it only took a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes to make. Here's why I love this easy yoghurt flatbread recipe:
- Simple ingredients. This simple flatbread recipe uses just 5 ingredients, most of which you already have on hand.
- Quick and easy. Did I mention this delicious flatbread comes together in just 20 minutes, start to finish? It's true! This is a QUICK flatbread recipe that you can seriously whip up in no time. Homemade bread on a weeknight = all my dreams come true!
- So versatile. The beauty of these tender flatbreads is that you can use them in so many different ways. Just a few great ideas: use it for pizza bases, as a scoop for delicious dips, like pita bread for gyros, or alongside some veggies and grilled meat. it's a great add-on to any meal.
- Easy to freeze. As easy as this is to make, it's just as easy to freeze for later! I love making a big batch, freezing the leftover flatbreads, and then pulling them out when I need a quick last-minute dinner.
- So much better than store-bought flatbreads! There is nothing wrong with buying it from the grocery store, but once you try this delicious homemade flatbread recipe (especially when you try it right out of the oven, warm, with a drizzle of olive oil), you'll never go back!
Key Ingredients
A great thing about this 5-ingredient flatbread is that it uses simple staples that you likely already have on hand (or can easily get from the grocery store). Here's what you'll need:
- Flour. This recipe calls for a mixture of whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour which yields an amazing taste and great consistency.
- Whole-milk plain yogurt. This is important - don't use greek or low-fat yogurt here. It will totally change the texture of the flatbread.
- Baking powder. For your leavening agent.
- Salt. For a delicious flavor.
How To Make This Quick Yogurt Flatbread
So, how do you make this fluffy flatbread with yogurt? It's so easy.
- Gather your ingredients. First, assemble your ingredients. Take a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flour, some salt, baking powder, and yogurt. That’s it. No yeast or crazy long rise times. Just five ingredients.
- Mix the ingredients. Next, combine flour, salt, and baking powder (all your dry ingredients) together then add the yogurt. Mix until it forms a shaggy dough.
- Knead. Knead the ball of dough until it’s smooth (which sounds like work, but RELAX – it only takes about a minute). Divide the dough ball into 4-6 individual smaller pieces.
- Rest. Wrap the dough balls with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes while you do other important things (like, maybe preparing whatever else you’re going to serve with this amazing flatbread).
- Roll the dough balls. After 15 minutes, using a rolling pin, roll out your flatbread on a floured, clean work surface (use just enough flour so that it doesn’t stick on either side) to about ⅛ of an inch thick.
- Cook. Finally, just cook the flatbread in a cast-iron skillet or frying pan over medium heat for a couple of minutes until you start seeing some of those lovely browned spots, flip and repeat. That’s right – you don’t even have to turn your oven on for this bread - one hot pan will do it. Done.
- Serve. Serve the cooked flatbreads as they are, or try some of the delicious variations below.
Variations And Substitutions
These easy flatbreads are totally delicious as they are, but you can customize them too by adding in your choice of seasonings. Here are some ways to change it up:
- Add some herbs and spices. Knead in some garlic and rosemary. Add some red pepper flakes. Throw in some parsley and oregano. These easy yogurt flatbreads will take on whatever flavor of spices you add.
- Add some cheese. A sprinkle of Parmesan or other salty cheese is a delicious addition to these soft flatbreads.
- Add some fat. A drizzle of olive oil or melted butter and a light sprinkle of sea salt make this a delicious treat.
- Use the flatbread as pizza dough. Make this into an easy pizza recipe. Roll the entire dough ball into one big piece and add your desired pizza toppings to the top of the flatbread.
What To Serve With Flatbread
Reserve it for those hellish days when you just don’t have the energy for anything else. When you can barely make one more decision after a long workday except to know that this is what you will be eating for dinner. For those emergencies when your friends all decide to gather at YOUR house at the last minute and you have nothing to serve them. Or, just make it because it’s easy peasy and makes just about any meal more delicious. I’m serious here – IT GOES WITH ANYTHING!! (I especially love it with Middle Eastern dishes!)
- Serve this easy yogurt flatbread as a side with some soup or salad.
- Use it as a base for flatbread pizza.
- Top it with smashed avocado and an egg for breakfast (or an easy dinner!).
- Add some white beans cooked with veggies.
- Throw some shrimp and cabbage on top of your flatbread.
- Chop it up and dip it in hummus or other delicious dips and sauces.
- Seriously – ANYTHING!
Frequently Asked Questions
Don’t get all fancy with Greek or low-fat yogurt here. This recipe calls for plain ole’ whole milk yogurt. In fact, if you use Greek yogurt, your moisture ratio will be off and the flatbread will suffer. (Trust me – I know this from experience. You need the fat and you need regular yogurt for this.)
Yes, and you'll need to watch your flatbread carefully as it cooks – it doesn’t take long on either side to start browning and the worst thing to happen after waiting 20 minutes is to have one side scorched. Don’t walk away from the stove.
I doubled the original bon appétit recipe so that it would make about 4-6 medium-sized flatbread rounds, enough to feed my family. If you don’t need that much or are planning on using this for one medium-sized pizza, you can probably halve the recipe below.
Yes! Simply allow the cooked flatbread to cool completely, then place them in a plastic bag or airtight container and pop them into the freezer. They'll keep for about 3 months and are the perfect side dish to pull out when you need something quickly.
If you make this Quick Yogurt Flatbread, let me know how you like it by leaving a comment below or tagging me on Instagram. I’d love to hear what customizations you made, if any, to the flavors and what you topped it with!
More Easy Bread Recipes
- The Best Cornbread Recipe
- Homemade Pita Bread
- Easy Homemade Garlic Parmesan Croutons
- Apple, Cranberry, And Walnut Quick Bread
- Easy Moist Pumpkin Bread With Chocolate Chips
- Air Fryer Canned Biscuits
Recipe
Easy 20-Minute Yogurt Flatbread
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling out your flatbreads)
- 1 cup whole-milk yogurt (don't use Greek or low-fat here!)
- ¼ cup chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Add all your dry ingredients, except the parsley to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add your yogurt to the dry mix and stir to combine. Remove the dough from the bowl and, on a lightly dusted surface, knead the dough until it’s smooth.
- Divide dough into 4-6 small balls and wrap in plastic. Allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes.
- After your 15 minutes have passed, roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. The rolled flatbread should be about ⅛ inch thick.
- Cook each flatbread individually in a cast iron pan or large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, then flip and cook the remaining side. You’ll know the flatbread is ready to flip when the cooked side is golden brown and you start to see it puff up a bit.
- Once flatbread is cooked, sprinkle with chopped parsley, or your preferred toppings and serve!
Notes
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K says
I had to somewhat haphazardly halve this recipe because I didn't have enough yogurt, but I really enjoyed the way it turned out! It saved me from going out in the cold to buy bread.
Sarah Jenkins says
Awesome! So glad it worked out for you!
Sarah Jenkins says
So glad you liked it and that it worked out for you! It's pretty forgiving and such a great trick to have up your sleeve for those nights when you just don't want to make an extra trip out!