Recipes

Yeasted Flatbread Base

A thin yeasted flatbread base with a light chew and crisp edge. Ideal for open kebab flatbreads, loaded toppings, smoked fish, grilled vegetables or spiced meats.

Thin Yeasted Flatbread Base

Yeasted Flatbread Base

🔥 Medium ⏱ Prep 25 mins | Cook 12 mins 🍽 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 300g strong white bread flour
  • 1 tsp fast-action dried yeast
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 180ml lukewarm water
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Extra flour or semolina, for dusting

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 300
  • Protein: 9g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbs: 54g

Method

  1. Mix the flour, yeast and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add the lukewarm water and olive oil.
  3. Mix into a dough, then knead for 8 minutes until smooth.
  4. Cover and leave to rise for about 1 hour, or until slightly puffed.
  5. Heat the oven to 240°C with a tray or pizza stone inside.
  6. Divide the dough into 4 pieces and roll thinly.
  7. Place onto the hot tray and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until puffed and lightly crisp.
  8. Use as a base for kebab toppings or serve warm on the side.

Notes

This is better as an open flatbread than a wrap. Think of it as the base for loaded kebab plates, grilled veg, sauces and sliced meat.