🫓 Soft Skillet Flatbread
Soft, tender, and lightly chewy, this easy Skillet Flatbread comes together with simple pantry ingredients and cooks in minutes on the stovetop. Yogurt keeps the dough wonderfully soft while a quick skillet cook gives each flatbread golden-brown spots and a deliciously warm, slightly crisp exterior.
Perfect for wraps, dipping into sauces, serving alongside curries, or simply brushing with garlic butter and enjoying warm.
⏱️ Recipe Information
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 flatbreads
Difficulty: Easy
Method: Stovetop
🛒 Ingredients
For the Flatbread Dough
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (180 g) plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) warm water, as needed
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon oil, plus more if needed
Optional Finishes
- Melted butter
- Garlic butter
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Flaky sea salt
- Sesame seeds
- Dried herbs
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix well so the baking powder and salt are evenly distributed.
2. Add the Yogurt and Olive Oil
Add the plain yogurt and olive oil to the flour mixture.
Use a wooden spoon or your hands to begin mixing.
The mixture will start to form a rough, shaggy dough.
3. Add the Water
Gradually add the warm water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing as you go.
You may not need all of the water.
Stop adding water once the dough comes together into a soft, slightly tacky dough.
Avoid making the dough wet or excessively sticky.
4. Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface.
Knead for approximately 3–5 minutes, until the dough becomes smo