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Easy Homemade Flatbread Recipe: Quick Dough for Pizza and More

A simple, versatile Flatbread Recipe ready in under 90 minutes using pantry staples like flour, yeast, and olive oil. Perfect for flatbread pizza or as a side for soups and salads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 flatbreads
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water 110°F/43°C
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried herbs rosemary or thyme

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, yeast, salt, and herbs in a large bowl.
  2. Gradually add warm water and olive oil, mixing into a shaggy dough.
  3. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down dough, divide into 6-8 balls, and rest 10 minutes.
  6. Roll each ball into a thin round, about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Cook on a preheated skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and puffy.
  8. Brush with olive oil and serve warm with desired toppings.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for 2 days or freeze for a month. Reheat on a skillet for best texture.