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Greek Flatbread

A soft and chewy, this easy to make Greek Flatbread is the perfect base for a gyro and is great for dipping in creamy hummus.Yield: 8 flatbread

Prep Time
1 hr 35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8 people
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 c water, warmed to 80F
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 - 4 ½ c unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ c milk

Instructions

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  1. Dissolve honey in the warm water.
  2. Add yeast and let it dissolve and start to foam.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together salt and 3 1/2 cups of flour. Add the yeast mixture, oil, and milk.
  4. Mix with a wooden spoon until the dough begins to come together. Then, turn the dough out onto the counter and knead until smooth, adding the remaining flour as needed to create a soft dough that doesn't stick to your hands.
  5. Place the dough back in the bowl, and let set, covered, for 1 hour, until doubled in bulk.
  6. When you are ready to cook the flatbread, preheat your oven to 375F.
  7. Knock back the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball. 
  8. Roll the pieces out into circles ¼” thick using short strokes of the rolling pin.  
  9. Place the rolled out flatbread on a greased baking sheet and let rest for 10 minutes.  
  10. Bake for 7-8 minutes, until cooked through and springy to the touch. 
  11. Remove the cooked flatbread from the baking pan and immediately place them in a paper bag to cool. (The steam from the cooling bread in the bag will keep the flatbread soft and pliable.)

Notes

  • This recipe from 2013 was slightly updated in 2018. We made the bread even easier! Enjoy!