Easy 2-Ingredient Flatbread Recipe – easy soft flatbread made with self-rising flour, natural sour cream and no yeast. Perfect for wraps, in place of pizza dough or dipped in curry.
The magical 2-ingredient dough is not at all new, however recently it’s gaining popularity. It’s easy, does not require any raising time since there is no yeast involved, it’s versatile and the final result is soft and delicious! You can use it to make bagels, pizza, pretzels, dinner rolls, flatbread and pita bread. It is a mix of self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. I don’t usually have self-rising flour on hand so I made my own mix. I also know that natural sour cream has a similar texture and consistency as Greek yogurt and it is perfect for this recipe.
WHAT IS FLATBREAD?
Flatbread is an unleavened bread, made without yeast. It is usually thin and crispy, perfect for breaking into pieces and dipping in curry or used for wraps with gyros meat or shawarma meat.
HOW DO I MAKE FLATBREAD?
Traditional flatbread is made with flour, water and salt. Simply mix the ingredients and form a dough. Divide into equal pieces, roll out and bake or fry.
HOW DO I MAKE FLATBREAD WITHOUT YEAST
To make a fluffy and soft flatbread without yeast, you will need another leavening agent. Self-rising flour is perfect for that because it contains baking powder. You can use store-bought self-rising flour or make your own mix. It’s very easy! The flour along with Greek yogurt or natural sour cream (or coconut yogurt to keep it vegan) creates a soft and pliable flatbread.
WHAT CAN I SUBSTITUTE FOR SELF-RISING FLOUR?
Self-rising flour is a mix of flour with a leavening agent, like baking powder. You can make your own and store in a container or remember to add 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt per 1 cup of flour needed.
Natural sour cream can be found right next to regular and low-fat sour cream. It is usually the same price as regular sour cream and costs less than Greek yogurt. I have used sour cream in place of cream cheese in my crumb bars and they always come out perfect, so I was very excited to find that I can use the natural sour cream in place of Greek yogurt.
HOW TO MAKE 2-INGREDIENT FLATBREAD
To make this soft and pliable flatbread, measure out flour, baking powder and salt and combine in a large mixing bowl. Add natural sour cream and stir together with a wooden spoon or spatula. Form into a ball. Place on floured surface and let rest for 20 minutes. In the meantime, grease a cast iron skillet and set over medium to medium-high heat.
Form the dough into a log and cut into 8 pieces. Start in the middle of the dough log and cut each half into two until you have 8 pieces. Form each piece of dough into a ball, flatten gently on a floured surface and roll out into a thin circle.
Carefully, place the rolled out dough onto the preheated skillet and fry on each side for about 2 minutes OR until it is golden and golden brown spots form on the surface.
HOW TO USE FLATBREAD?
- use it in place of a yeast pizza dough, top with tomato sauce, pepperoni and cheese and bake until cheese is melted. So good!
- tore into pieces and serve with a big bowl of curry and rice.
- use as a wrap to serve shawarma or gyros meat and vegetables
- spread with hummus and top with veggies for a healthy lunch
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Check out our new recipe with this dough and make it into a Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza!
EASY 2-INGREDIENT FLATBREAD RECIPE:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour see note if using self-rising flour
- 3 and 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 and 1/2 cups natural sour cream or Greek yogurt
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add natural sour cream and stir with a wooden spoon.
- Form the dough into a ball. Place on a floured surface. Let rest for 20 minutes.
- Next, form the dough into a log and slice in half. Slice each half into two and keep going until you have 8 pieces.
- Form each dough piece into a ball and roll out with a rolling pin into a thin circle.
- Grease a cast iron 11-inch skillet. Preheat oven medium to medium-high heat.
- Carefully, place each piece in skillet and fry on each side for 2 minutes OR until it is golden and golden brown spots appear on the surface.
- Remove from skillet and repeat with remaining pieces of dough.
If using self-rising flour, skip the baking powder and salt since the flour already has it.
Store cooled flatbread in a ziploc bag to prevent drying. Serve with curry and rice, as a mini pizza dough or in wraps with gyros or shawarma meat.
sonia says
July 26, 2019 at 1:00 pmG we just got back from Spain and I found flatbread everywhere did you check the supermarket called…Mercadona… I absolutely love shopping in Europe things I could never find in the states I find there and we stay for weeks and I cook almost every meal
James F says
July 22, 2019 at 10:17 pmI never comment on a recipe, but this one is awesome. My wife has a non-celiac gluten allergy, and this flat bread recipe worked perfectly with gluten free all purpose flour. The baking soda and salt gave it the chewy gluten/yeast feel in the mouth without needing wheat. There crispy edges and imperfect shapes made for an awesome pizza evening tonight, and a nice chewy dip scoop last time I made it. Thank you so much!
Anna says
July 24, 2019 at 11:30 pmHi James! Your comment just made my day! Thank you so much for trying my recipe. I am thrilled that it worked with gluten free flour. I love it that you made the flatbread and both you and your wife enjoy it. Yay! Thank you so much! Have a wonderful rest of the week!
Lindy says
May 27, 2019 at 4:42 pmHi Anna, I’ve made this bread and it’s so easy and delicious. I usually and lot of garlic powder to it and eat it with beans. So yummy.
Anyway – do you know if this can be kept longer, like in the freezer? Jw if I could make a bigger batch at once. Ty!
Anna says
June 6, 2019 at 9:54 pmHi Lindy! I am so glad you love the flatbread! You can easily make a double batch and store it in the fridge, in a ziploc bag.
Sue says
February 14, 2019 at 9:46 amLiving in Spain for just under a year & still not used to the groceries they have here, I am anxious to use your recipe to make my own flat bread. It’s hard to find here!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
February 14, 2019 at 1:55 pmI hope you love it, Sue!
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says
March 22, 2018 at 5:13 amThat looks so good, love a quick and easy bread that can be served in so many ways. I stopped keeping self raising flour eons ago. Going to try this with some homemade yogurt.
Alessandra says
March 6, 2018 at 10:31 amHave you made this with whole wheat flour/pastry?
Brandy Myers says
March 5, 2018 at 9:14 amThis dough is a my new go to dough! It turns out so amazing every time and uses ingredients I always have on hand. I love that it’s crispy on the outside and so soft on the inside. I haven’t used it as a flatbread before but my kids would be all over it as an after school snack with peanut butter and honey.
Elizabeth Santiago Hernandez says
March 4, 2018 at 10:41 pmCan you make this bread wheat too,and also can the yogurt be regular not greek,please reply back.Thank you.👀
Dana says
March 4, 2018 at 7:38 pmWelp — looks like I’ll be adding flatbread to my list of things to make! I love homemade bread and find making it so therapeutic. I use flatbreads for mini pizzas quite often, so this is an awesome recipe to have up my sleeve. And at 30 minutes? I can’t even believe that! What a win.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 5, 2018 at 12:43 amAbsolutely! I hope you love it as much as we do. Also, it’s perfect for pizza!
Sean@Diversivore says
March 4, 2018 at 5:44 pmFascinating! I’ve never seen bread made with a sour cream or yogurt based component. I don’t use self-rising flour myself, but even with that taken into account this sounds wonderfully simple and intriguing. Thanks for posting such an interesting recipe! Cheers.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 5, 2018 at 12:45 amI never have self-rising flour on hand so being able to whip up the needed amount easily for this recipe is awesome! I hope you will try it, Sean!
Megan Marlowe says
March 4, 2018 at 2:40 pmholy cow! Your flatbread is perfect. I always purchase mine at the store but seeing as how easy it is to make, I’m going to start making my own using this recipe. We use flatbread for so many things and absolutely love it to make grilled pizzas. SO looking forward to trying this ASAP
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 5, 2018 at 12:45 amThank you so much, Megan! I hope you love it!
Amy Nash says
March 3, 2018 at 11:58 pmIt really doesn’t get any easier than this, does it? I love having fresh bread and this can be used in so many ways. Great recipe!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 5, 2018 at 12:46 amFresh bread is the best! 😀 Thanks, Amy!
Jennifer says
March 3, 2018 at 12:44 pmAnything that requires only a few inexpensive ingredients and I am in! These look perfect to make little pizzas for the kids lunchboxes. We also love Indian dishes, so making these to go with them is great. I love how fast and easy it is. We can’t wait to eat them up!
Patty says
March 3, 2018 at 11:06 amWe love flatbread to make gyros in my household but I always complain at how my store-bought flatbread are not very soft. I have to try your recipe a.s.a.p., I know we will love it, plus it looks super easy to make!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 5, 2018 at 12:47 amYou will LOVE how ultra soft this flatbread is, Patty! It’s amazing!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
February 28, 2018 at 12:49 pmOMG making flatbread is THIS easy?? Who would have thought!! I buy it all the time. Now I have to experiment in the kitchen and make my own. I just know it will taste better….and OMG how fresh it will be. This is happening soon!!!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
March 1, 2018 at 1:30 amI am so excited for you to try it, Gloria! It’s crazy delicious! Enjoy!
Sarah says
February 27, 2018 at 7:31 pmI had no idea that flatbread was this easy to make! What’s the difference between natural sour cream and regular sour cream? I want to try this!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
February 26, 2018 at 8:31 pmWow, that looks so easy and delicious! I can’t believe I’ve never tried to make flatbread before. But now that I have your recipe, I can make it asap. Hubby’s going to say a big thank you since he loves flatbread!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
February 27, 2018 at 11:33 pmMy Hubby loves this easy version! I am excited for you to try it!
eat good 4 life says
February 24, 2018 at 12:46 pmI love flatbread. Never made it but I think I know will. You have an awesome recipe and easy to do steps.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
February 26, 2018 at 1:07 amYes! I hope you love it!
Amanda says
February 23, 2018 at 10:15 amTime to make some delicious chicken gyros to wrap them up in these fantastic flatbreads!!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
February 23, 2018 at 3:29 pmYES! So good! Thanks, Amanda!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
February 23, 2018 at 4:29 amI love how easy this is to make! Thanks for sharing your recipe! Adding this to my must-make list!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
February 23, 2018 at 3:29 pmI hope you love it, Toni! Thank you!
Jen says
February 23, 2018 at 2:30 amThis is a perfect side for my next Indian meal! These look delicious!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
February 23, 2018 at 3:32 pmI hope you love this flatbread, Jen! Thank you!
Sabrina says
February 23, 2018 at 2:10 amI can’t believe these are so easy to make! Gonna make some tomorrow!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
February 23, 2018 at 3:33 pmYay! I hope you love them! Thanks, Sabrina!
Demeter says
February 22, 2018 at 11:39 pmWOW! This is SO easy to make! How awesome!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
February 23, 2018 at 3:34 pmI know, right? I hope you try it, Demeter!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
February 22, 2018 at 11:26 pmYou’ve made this look insanely easy, Anna – can’t wait to make it myself!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
February 23, 2018 at 3:36 pmI just love how quickly it comes together! Thanks, Melanie!