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    Jul 3, 2021 by Becca Heyes · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

    Easy Homemade Flatbreads (3 ingredients!)

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    Total time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6 piada
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    These homemade flatbreads are so easy to make, with no yeast required! They're perfect stuffed with all kinds of sweet or savoury fillings.

    I don't often make bread (baking with yeast is pretty much my #1 fear in life) but these homemade flatbreads really couldn't be easier to make. There's no yeast, no need for a fancy dough hook, no risk of it not rising... They're super straightforward, and totally foolproof. I promise you: If I can make these easy homemade flatbreads successfully, anyone can.

    A homemade flatbread on a board, stuffed with tomatoes, avocado and mozzarella cheese.

    Italian piadina

    These homemade flatbreads are inspired by an Italian flatbread called piadina (a.k.a. piada).

    This type of flatbread dates back hundreds of years, and was initially a peasant food. The simple ingredients meant a batch of flatbread could be made daily, even if there was very little other food in the house.

    Piadina are still popular now, since they're such an easy way to make lunch. In parts of Italy, they're served from small kiosks, made fresh with all sorts of fillings. The fillings can be either sweet and savoury, much like a French crêpe.

    A stack of homemade flatbreads on a plate.

    How to make homemade flatbread with no yeast

    These homemade flatbreads are so easy to make - just 5 simple steps.

    Step 1: Mix the ingredients

    I'm terrified of cooking with yeast (I've very rarely had a good experience with it), so I love the fact that these flatbreads are yeast-free.

    There are only 3 main ingredients:

    • plain flour
    • baking powder
    • olive oil

    You'll also need some water, and you can add a pinch of salt and pepper to make your flatbreads more tasty, if you like. But surely those don't count?

    Mix all the ingredients together, and your dough will be pretty wet and sticky - something like this:

    Sticky bread dough on a worktop.

    Step 2: Knead the dough for a few minutes

    I'm never too excited when I see that a bread recipe involves kneading (I do usually wonder whether I can allow my laziness to prevail and just skip it), but I actually quite enjoy kneading the dough for these homemade piadina. Once you get into a rhythm, you can just zone out and get lost in your own thoughts.

    It also helps that you can really see the difference the kneading makes. Just a few minutes of kneading transforms the mixture from a sticky mess into something that actually looks like a ball of bread dough:

    A smooth ball of bread dough on a worktop.

    Step 3: Rest the dough

    The dough now needs to rest for about 30 minutes.

    You can use this time to do something useful, like preparing your choice of filling. Grate some cheese, chop some salad, cook off some veggies - whatever you like.

    Or, you can do as I usually do, and scroll mindlessly through your phone until you realise you've completely wasted the entire 30 minutes.

    Raw flatbread cooking in a frying pan, pricked with a fork.

    Step 4: Roll out the dough

    Split the dough into about 6 pieces, and roll each one flat. You can make them super thin, or a little puffier, depending on your preference.

    Step 5: Cook until lightly browned

    Pop the flatbreads into a dry frying pan one at a time, and cook them on both sides until they're nice and crispy. They only take a few minutes each side.

    A crispy homemade flatbread cooking in a frying pan.

    What do homemade flatbreads taste like?

    These homemade flatbreads taste amazing. Usually, the bread in a sandwich is just a carrier for the fillings - but when you're using these Italian-style flatbreads, the bread itself is just as irresistible as whatever you choose to put inside.

    The flatbreads are nice and soft, but they also have that slight crispiness all over, which adds a beautiful flavour. They taste so fresh.

    A homemade flatbread stuffed with vegetarian fillings (mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado).

    How to serve flatbreads

    To be honest, I think these flatbreads would be so amazing served with just a smear of salted butter, melted onto them as soon as they come out of the pan.

    But, I'm aware not everyone wants to just eat plain bread and butter for lunch every day (even if it's super fresh and warm homemade bread). Luckily, there are plenty of other fillings you could put inside your homemade flatbreads.

    I went for a classic Italian combination - fresh mozzarella torn into chunks, dark red tomatoes that smell like a greenhouse, and creamy avocado, along with some fresh basil and a handful of salad leaves. It was a brilliant lunch.

    What to put inside flatbreads

    Flatbreads can be stuffed with sweet or savoury fillings. Here are some ideas!

    • Creamy mozzarella, sliced tomatoes and fresh basil
    • Thick slices of mature cheddar cheese and Branston pickle
    • Egg mayonnaise and fresh rocket
    • A fried egg and vegetarian 'bacon'
    • Scrambled eggs and cheese
    • Creamy garlic mushrooms
    • Nutella
    • Jam and whipped cream
    • Sliced bananas and chocolate sauce

    What would you use to stuff your easy homemade flatbreads?

    A homemade piadina flatbread stuffed with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
    A homemade flatbread on a board, stuffed with avocado, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese.

    Easy Homemade Flatbreads (Italian Piadina)

    These homemade flatbreads are so easy to make, with no yeast required! They're perfect stuffed with all kinds of sweet or savoury fillings.

    If you've cooked this recipe, don't forget to leave a star rating!

    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6 piada
    Calories: 328kcal
    Author: Becca Heyes

    Ingredients

    • 450 g (~ 3 cups) plain flour (plus more for dusting)
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • Salt
    • Black pepper
    • 50 ml (~ ¼ cup) olive oil
    • 250 ml (~ 1 cup) water

    Instructions

    • Add the flour and baking powder to a large mixing bowl, and add a good pinch of salt and pepper. Roughly mix. Make a well in the centre, and pour in the olive oil and water. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to bring the mixture together into a rough, sticky dough.
    • When the dough has just come together, turn it out onto a clean, well-floured worktop.
    • Scatter a little more flour over the top, and use clean hands to start bringing the dough into a ball. Add a little more flour as needed to help the dough become less sticky and to stop it from sticking to the worktop. When the dough is less sticky, knead it for around 5-10 minutes.
    • Place the ball of dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a tea towel, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
    • Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces, and roll one of the pieces very thinly, dusting with more flour to stop it sticking to the worktop.
    • Place a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. When it's hot, pick up the rolled-out dough by rolling it over the rolling pin, and lay it in the pan. Prick all over with a fork to help prevent large bubbles. Cook for a few minutes, until the underside is slightly browned, then turn the piada over and cook the other side.
    • Remove the cooked piada from the pan, and repeat with the remaining balls of dough. Best eaten immediately, with your choice of fillings.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 flatbread - Calories: 328 kcal - Carbohydrates: 56.1 g - Protein: 7.7 g - Fat: 8.9 g - Saturated Fat: 1.3 g - Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g - Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g - Trans Fat: 0 g - Cholesterol: 0 mg - Sodium: 30 mg - Potassium: 250 mg - Fiber: 2.4 g - Sugar: 1.1 g - Vitamin A: 0 IU - Vitamin C: 0 mg - Calcium: 85 mg - Iron: 4 mg

    Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.

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    Why not use your homemade piada for dipping in a tasty Italian soup - this Tuscan bean and veggie soup is ideal!

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    1. Lou says

      September 01, 2022 at 10:44 pm

      I’ve not made these yet but they look great. Can they be frozen? If so at what stage? Even I can’t eat 6 of these in one go 😂

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      • Becca Heyes says

        September 05, 2022 at 11:59 am

        I haven't tried freezing them but I don't see why it wouldn't work! I often freeze shop-bought bread which is obviously already cooked, so I'd probably try it that way - cook them all the way, then just seal them up in a bag and defrost one at a time in a frying pan over a low heat until they're revived!

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    2. Annabel Smyth says

      July 03, 2021 at 11:29 am

      I've been making these. Just 2 ingredients, plus seasoning (and I have since made them with a spoonful of seeds in, which makes them BRILLIANT). Your recipe sounds great, too.5 stars

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    3. Ann says

      April 23, 2019 at 11:21 am

      I have long been looking for a site where, in addition to the recipe, they also wrote a number of calories. Thank you so much for this avocado recipe!4 stars

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      • Becca @ Easy Cheesy Vegetarian says

        April 24, 2019 at 9:08 am

        You're welcome!

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    4. Karl says

      August 04, 2018 at 11:14 am

      30 mins rasing time perfect homemade bread when your in a hurry

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    5. Sophie says

      August 03, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      I made these tonight they were perfect! Just like the photo. I had them with lettuce, Burrata, avocado, cherry tomatoes , basil and homemade pesto.....divine And so easy to make.5 stars

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        August 06, 2018 at 10:01 am

        Thanks Sophie, glad they turned out well! :) Sounds yummy.

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    6. Merel says

      August 02, 2018 at 2:08 pm

      Yum! I've made these two days in a row now, because my boyfriend was jealous that I made them when he wasn't at home. Very easy, very delicious!5 stars

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        August 06, 2018 at 9:56 am

        Haha! Thank you, glad you both enjoyed them :)

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    7. Sharon says

      July 31, 2018 at 9:02 pm

      Currently my oven is not working. I am particularly interested in this recipe which will let me make bread on the stovetop!

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        August 01, 2018 at 8:56 am

        I hope you enjoy them Sharon - so easy! :)

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    8. Karen says

      July 29, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      oh wow, I need to give these a go, they look so tasty. Thank you for sharing.

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        July 29, 2018 at 2:08 pm

        Thanks Karen! So easy too! :)

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    9. Petra says

      July 28, 2018 at 8:35 pm

      I need to give this a go, looks so delicious! I've never made a homemade bread in my life but this doesn't seem too difficult to make so I am definitely going to give it a go.

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        July 29, 2018 at 2:08 pm

        I'm definitely not a baker hehe, but flatbreads are easy enough!

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    10. Annabel says

      July 28, 2018 at 1:08 pm

      That looks lovely! I've only come across yeasted flatbreads before, so must try your recipe. Love flatbreads, and they are something I like to make with my grandsons (particularly next term, when I shall probably be giving them their evening meal once a week - it's much more fun to involve them in the process).

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        July 29, 2018 at 2:07 pm

        Sounds like this would be a great dinner to all make together :) Enjoy!

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