Homemade Flaky Vegetable Flatbread

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Homemade Flaky Vegetable Flatbread

🧾 Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 550 g (about 4¼ cups) all-purpose flour

  • 300 ml (1½ cups) warm water

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 egg

For the Filling:

  • 40 g green onions (spring onions), finely chopped

  • 50 g spinach, finely chopped

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

For Layering & Cooking:

  • Oil or melted butter (for brushing)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, add:

  • Warm water

  • Egg

  • Salt

Whisk lightly until combined.

Gradually add the flour while mixing with a spoon or your hands until a dough forms.

Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until:

  • Smooth

  • Soft

  • Elastic

Cover the dough with a cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for 20 minutes.
(This relaxes the dough and makes rolling easier.)

2. Prepare the Filling

In a bowl, combine:

  • Chopped spinach

  • Chopped green onions

  • Salt

  • Red pepper flakes

Mix well and set aside.

3. Divide and Roll

After resting, divide the dough into 4 to 6 equal pieces.

Take one piece and roll it into a very thin rectangle or circle (as thin as possible without tearing).

Brush the surface lightly with oil or melted butter.

Sprinkle a portion of the vegetable mixture evenly over the dough.

4. Form the Layers (Spiral Method)

Roll the dough tightly into a long strip (like a rope).

Coil the strip into a spiral shape (like a snail).

Tuck the end underneath.

Gently flatten the spiral with a rolling pin into a round flatbread about 15–18 cm wide.

Repeat with the remaining dough.

5. Cook the Flatbreads

Heat a non-stick pan or skillet over medium-low heat and lightly grease it.

Place one flatbread in the pan.

Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until:

  • Golden brown spots appear

  • The bread is fully cooked inside

Tip: Cover the pan while cooking the first side to help steam the inside. Remove the lid when flipping to allow browning.

🍽 Serving

Serve hot or warm:

  • Plain

  • With yogurt or garlic sauce

  • With chili sauce

  • As a wrap for vegetables or chicken

⭐ Optional Additions

✔ Add grated carrot to the filling
✔ Add grated cheese for richer flavor
✔ Add cumin or black pepper for spice
✔ Brush with butter after cooking for extra softness

📦 Storage

  • Store cooked flatbreads in the refrigerator for up to 2 days

  • Reheat on a pan before serving

  • Dough can be refrigerated for 24 hours

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