Five-Minute Emergency Flatbread
Whip up this delightful Five-Minute Flatbread when you're short on time but craving something delicious! With just flour, yogurt, and a sprinkle of salt, you’ll create soft, warm flatbreads that are perfect for dipping or wrapping around your favorite fillings. Get ready to impress with minimal effort—this quick recipe is a game-changer in the kitchen!
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Prep
5
min
Cook
4
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 parts of water
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 part all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- 1 teaspoon of salt (5 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
287
Protein
6g
Carbs
48g
Fat
7g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, add one part all-purpose flour and two parts of water with a teaspoon of salt and a tablespoon of olive oil.
- 2
Mix together with a whisk.
- 3
Cook the batter in a nonstick pan on medium-high heat for two minutes on each side until brown spots appear.
- 4
Feel free to flip it around a couple of times and serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Mix your batter for exactly 20-30 seconds until just combined—don't overmix. Overworking develops gluten strands that trap CO₂, preventing the light, tender crumb you need in a quick flatbread.timing20-30 seconds max
- ✓Heat your nonstick pan to 375-400°F (medium-high) before adding batter. At this temperature, the Maillard reaction creates brown spots in 90 seconds rather than 2 minutes, and the exterior sets before the interior dries out.technique375-400°F
- ✓Let your batter rest for 2-3 minutes before cooking. This hydration window allows flour starches to fully absorb water, creating a more cohesive dough that won't tear or bubble excessively during the flip.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 water-to-flour ratio by weight (not volume) to achieve 58-62% hydration, which produces a pourable batter that spreads evenly. The olive oil at 6% of flour weight creates a tender crumb and prevents sticking better than additional nonstick spray.ingredient2:1 water:flour ratio, 6% oil by weight
- ✓Flip only once after brown spots appear on the first side (60-90 seconds). A second side needs only 45-60 seconds to cook through because heat has already penetrated the interior; multiple flips cool the pan and interrupt crust formation.timingFlip once at 60-90 seconds; second side 45-60 seconds
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