Fast & Easy Gluten-Free Flatbread Recipe - A Girl Defloured (2024)

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Fast & Easy Gluten-Free Flatbread Recipe - A Girl Defloured (1)

When was the last time you had a good, gluten-free flatbread? The answer for me, up until I tried this recipe, was never, ever, ever. But thankfully, it’s super-awesome, and easy to do too, and it makes a perfect flatbread for all your flatbread needs (which I’m sure are many).

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Recipe card, instructions updated 5/26/22

Fast & Easy Gluten-Free Flatbread Recipe - A Girl Defloured (2)
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If you have ever made gluten-free pizza dough–the kind that’s slimy that have to spread into a circle–you will find this much the same process. The dough, even though it’s not yeasted, puffs up in the oven wonderfully and has a great texture. It even holds up to heavy toppings so that it can be eaten without tearing. As a bonus, it can be cut in half, then gently cut open with a sharp knife to make a pita! It’s a total win.

How to Make Gluten Free Flatbread

  • If you have a pizza stone, place it on the lowest rack of the oven and preheat it to 425 degrees. (If not, that’s okay too, you can cook the bread on a baking sheet).
  • Place all the dry ingredients (flour through salt) in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix to combine. Add the olive oil, eggs and milk, and beat until the mixture comes together (it will be crumbly). Slowly beat in 1/2 a cup of the warm water. The texture of the dough should be quite wet and sticky, but not runny. Add more water if needed.
  • Scoop the dough into 6 balls and place the balls on evenly 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Dip your fingers in water and spread each dough ball into about a 5-inch circle, starting in the center of the dough and working your way out. Leave the edge of the circle a little thicker than the middle.
  • Bake the flatbread on the pans for 8 minutes, Lift the bread from the pans, flip over and place on the baking stone for another 8 minutes, or until it is puffed and lightly golden brown. (Or flip and continue to cook on the baking sheet). Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. When cool, place in a sealed bag and store at room temperature. Reheat in the microwave before serving.
Fast & Easy Gluten-Free Flatbread Recipe - A Girl Defloured (5)

Look at that pocket! Amazeballs, right? Stuff it with anything you’d put in a regular pita…tuna salad, egg salad, fajita chicken, orquinoatabbouleh. Make sure you use a good quality flour blend when you make it and you’re good to go.

Here’s what to serve with this gluten free flatbread recipe:

If you make this recipe, or any of my others be sure to tag me onInstagram, and use the hashtags #agirldefloured #deflouredrecipes!

Fast & Easy Gluten-Free Flatbread Recipe - A Girl Defloured (6)

Gluten-free Flatbread

Fast & Easy Gluten-Free Flatbread Recipe - A Girl Defloured (7)Alison Needham

This recipe for gluten-free flatbread is easy & quick to boot. It makes a wonderfully textured flatbread that can hold up to the heaviest toppings, but can also be sliced open to create a pita pocket.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 16 minutes mins

Total Time 31 minutes mins

Course Quick Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine Egyptian, Middle Eastern

Servings 6 flatbreads

Calories 175 kcal

Equipment

  • Pizza Stone optional

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose gluten free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum omit if your blend already has it
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 extra-large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 egg white lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup warm milk
  • ½ to ¾ cup warm water

Instructions

  • If you have a pizza stone, place it on the lowest rack of the oven and preheat it to 425 degrees. (If not, that’s okay too, you can cook the bread on a baking sheet).

  • Place all the dry ingredients (flour through salt) in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and mix to combine. Add the olive oil, eggs and milk, and beat until the mixture comes together (it will be crumbly). Slowly beat in ½ a cup of the warm water. The texture of the dough should be quite wet and sticky, but not runny. Add more water if needed.

  • Scoop the dough into 6 balls (I used an ice cream scoop that holds about ⅓ of a cup) and place the balls on evenly 2 parchment (or Silpat) lined baking sheets. Dip your fingers in water and spread each dough ball into about a 5-inch circle, starting in the center of the dough and working your way out. Leave the edge of the circle a little thicker than the middle.

  • Bake the flatbread on the pans for 8 minutes, Lift the bread from the pans, flip over and place on the baking stone for another 8 minutes, or until it is puffed and lightly golden brown. (Or flip and continue to cook on the baking sheet). Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. When cool, place in a sealed bag and store at room temperature. Reheat in the microwave before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1flatbreadCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 531mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 56IUCalcium: 103mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Gluten Free Flatbread, Gluten Free Pita

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Fast & Easy Gluten-Free Flatbread Recipe - A Girl Defloured (2024)

FAQs

What is the trick to making good gluten free bread? ›

Tips and Techniques to make better Gluten Free Bread
  1. Use psyllium husk powder.
  2. Let the dough rest (not exactly the same as a bulk proof)
  3. Mix or knead thoroughly.
  4. Use less yeast.
  5. Bake in a tin with tall sides.
  6. Bake for longer, often at a lower temperature.
  7. Create steam in the oven.
  8. Use the tangzhong or scalded flour method.

What are 3 examples of unleavened bread? ›

Bannock – Unleavened bread originating in Ireland and the British Isles. Bataw – Unleavened bread made of barley, corn, or wheat, traditional in Egypt. Fritos and similar corn chips – technically a type of unleavened bread, though not commonly thought of as such, Fritos are a popular snack in the United States.

Why is it so challenging to make good gluten free bread? ›

Running into problems. Gluten is protein that elasticizes dough, providing structure and enabling it to trap the carbon dioxide generated by yeast. (This is why many gluten-free formulations don't use yeast.) Eliminating it often leaves dough that is runnier than conventional bread dough.

Is pita bread considered unleavened bread? ›

Pita, also Pitta, breads, also called Arabic bread, balady, shamy, Syrian bread, and pocket bread, are circular, leavened double-layered flat breads that originated in the Middle East. It is prepared with flour, water, baker's yeast, and salt.

What is the biggest challenge of making gluten-free bread? ›

One of the main challenges in making gluten-free bread is achieving the same texture and rise as traditional wheat bread.

Which yeast is best for gluten-free bread? ›

What type of yeast should be used to bake Gluten Free Bread? Active dry yeast and instant yeast both work well and are often interchangeable. Be on the lookout for any Rapid Rise yeast that is best for one rise. For most of us that's the way gluten free bread is baked, a single rise in the tin.

What kind of bread did Jesus eat? ›

Thus many theologians conclude that Christ would have used unleavened bread. St. John, in his rendition of the Gospel, says that the Last Supper took place the night before the feast of Unleavened Bread (cf. Jn 13), and some scholars argue that the bread would have been leavened.

Are saltine crackers considered unleavened bread? ›

Saltines have been compared to hardtack, a simple unleavened cracker or biscuit made from flour, water, and sometimes salt. However, unlike hardtack, saltines include yeast as a leavening agent, which causes the bread to rise.

What bread is made without yeast? ›

Soda Bread

This sturdy breakfast bread comes together and relies on baking soda as a leavener. You can swap out the walnuts and dried currants with any chopped nuts, seeds and dried fruit you have in your pantry.

Why does gluten-free bread upset my stomach? ›

Many gluten free foods contain refined starches like corn, potato and tapioca starch as well as soy, oat or rice flour. All of these can cause issues, especially symptoms of gas and bloating.

What is the easiest gluten-free bread to digest? ›

Oat bread is made from oats, which are a good source of fiber and protein. Oat bread is also low in fat and sugar, making it a healthy choice for people with digestive issues. Oat bread is also a good option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, as it is naturally gluten-free.

What does God say about unleavened bread? ›

[19] Seven days shall there be no leaven found in your houses: for whosoever eateth that which is leavened, even that soul shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he be a stranger, or born in the land. [20] Ye shall eat nothing leavened; in all your habitations shall ye eat unleavened bread.

What is similar to lavash bread? ›

Lavash and pita bread are both flatbreads, but they come from different regions and have some differences in texture and preparation. Lavash is a soft, thin unleavened flatbread that originated in Armenia and is also common in other parts of the Caucasus and the Middle East.

What is the Mexican version of unleavened bread? ›

A tortilla (/tɔːrˈtiːə/, Spanish: [toɾˈtiʝa]) is a thin, circular unleavened flatbread from Mesoamerica originally made from maize hominy meal, and now also from wheat flour.

Why is my homemade gluten free bread so dense? ›

Dense loaf- you may need to use more liquid, gluten free dough is usually wetter than regular wheat flour dough resembling a thick brownie batter. How much liquid is enough in a recipe ultimately depends not on formulas but in observation. You may need more or less liquid than the recipe specifies.

Is there a trick to baking with gluten-free flour? ›

2 teaspoons of baking powder per cup of gluten-free flour is necessary to ensure proper leavening. Baking soda and buttermilk can be used to leaven instead of baking powder, but 1-1/8 teaspoon of cream of tartar should be added for each 1/2 teaspoon baking soda used.

Why do you put vinegar in gluten free bread? ›

Apple cider vinegar or another acid lightens up the dough. You can add up to 4 Tbsp of acid for 500 g gluten-free flour. Don't worry, you won't be able to taste it afterwards. To lighten up a yeast dough even more, you can add a packet of baking powder or cream of tartar baking powder to 500 g flour.

How do you make gluten-free dough taste better? ›

Add some almond flour: Using a small amount of almond flour in your baking can enhance the taste and texture dramatically. Due to the high moisture and fat content, it can also add moisture, and will help your baked goods to brown.

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