Soft Cheesy Garlic Flatbreads

Yields: 4 flatbreads
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rest Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Bake Time: 15–18 minutes

These flatbreads are soft, fluffy, and filled with warm melted cheese. Finished with a golden top and optional seeds, they are wonderful for meals, snacks, or sharing.

🥖 Ingredients

For the Dough

400 ml warm milk (about 110°F / 45°C)
480 g wheat flour (plus extra for dusting)
10 g dry yeast (about 1 tablespoon)
15 g sugar (about 1 tablespoon)
8 g salt (about 1½ teaspoons)
20 g olive oil (about 1½ tablespoons)
Vegetable oil (for greasing the bowl and hands)

For the Filling & Topping

200 g mozzarella or cheddar cheese, shredded
1 egg yolk (for brushing the tops)
Optional: sesame seeds or nigella seeds

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Activate the Yeast

In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and dry yeast.
Stir gently and allow it to rest for 5–10 minutes, until the mixture looks foamy and bubbly.

2️⃣ Prepare the Dough

Add the olive oil and salt to the yeast mixture and stir gently.

Gradually add the flour, mixing as you go.
The dough will be very soft and slightly sticky—this helps create tender flatbreads.

Mix in the bowl for about 5 minutes using a spatula or lightly oiled hands until the dough looks smooth and well blended.

Lightly coat the dough with vegetable oil, cover the bowl with a cloth, and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour, until it has grown in size.

3️⃣ Shape and Fill

Lightly flour your work surface and place the dough on it.
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.

Gently flatten each portion with your hands to form a small round.

Place a generous amount of shredded cheese in the center of each piece.

Fold the edges of the dough over the cheese and bring them together at the top, forming a neat bundle.

Turn each bundle seam-side down.
Carefully press with your palm to form a round disc about 6–7 inches wide.

4️⃣ Final Rest & Baking

Place the shaped flatbreads on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Cover lightly and let them rest for 20 minutes.

Using your fingertips, press small dips across the surface of each flatbread to create a decorative pattern.

Mix the egg yolk with a teaspoon of milk if desired, and gently brush over the tops.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds or nigella seeds if using.

5️⃣ Bake

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Bake the flatbreads for 15–18 minutes, until the tops are beautifully golden and the bread feels light when lifted.

🍽️ Serving Idea

As soon as the flatbreads come out of the oven, brush lightly with melted garlic butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley for extra aroma and flavor.

Serve warm with:

Soup or salad
Yogurt or dips
Grilled vegetables
Breakfast or tea-time spreads

💡 Helpful Tips

✔ Use pizza cheese for extra stretch
✔ Add dried oregano or chili flakes for flavor
✔ Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days
✔ Reheat gently in a pan or oven