’The boys’ came to stay with us last night and so as part of a full programme of activities, making flatbreads was top of the agenda this morning.
And this is how you do it:
Preparation time 5 minutes, cook time 10 mins
The dough for this recipe is so easy to make with only a couple of minutes of kneading required. The bread is good for using as a wrap.
Ingredients
- 10oz / 300g plain flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 tbsp / 50g butter (1.75 oz)
- 3/4 cup / 185 ml milk
- 1/2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
Instructions
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Combine butter and milk and heat until butter is just melted – on stove or in microwave.
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Combine flour, salt, butter and milk.
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Sprinkle work surface with flour then knead for a few minutes until it is smooth – it doesn’t need much kneading. Add extra flour if the dough is too sticky.
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Wrap with cling film and leave to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes
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Dust countertop with flour, cut dough into 4 pieces, roll into balls, then roll out into about 1/8″ / 0.3cm thick – they don’t have to be round!
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Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non stick pan over medium heat
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Place one flatbread in the pan, cook for around 90 seconds on each side it should bubble up – then turn. and cook the other side. There should be a small, golden/dark brown spots on both sides.
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Pile up the cooked bread and keep wrapped with a tea towel – the steam helps soften the bread
Cooked breads keep well in the freezer or in a sealed bag or container for a couple of days. Sprinkle grated cheese on top when they are still hot and perhaps a shake or two of garlic salt as a variation.
This was a very savoury moment!
