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    Home > Bread

    Published: Oct 20, 2017 · Modified: Jan 21, 2024 by Helen S Fletcher · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

    Soft Flatbreads

    Soft Flatbreads

    Making bread is one of my favorite things and thse Soft Flatbreads have become a favorite.

    The original recipe for these soft flatbreads came from King Arthur Flour.  The soft flatbread is essentially a fry bread which makes it really fast to finish.   The recipe calls for adding boiling water to some of the flour to cook the starch in it.  it also uses potato flakes to add a softness and flavor that would be unattainable without it.

    Most of the time I make these soft flatbreads, fry it up, freeze the soft flatbreads individually, stack them, wrap in foil and keep them in the freezer.  I pull what I need and heat them in a 350°F oven wrapped in foil to keep them soft.  I use them for bread with our meals or anywhere flour tortillas or wraps are called for.

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    As wonderful as the holidays are, they can be stressful. Along with all the special recipes for the holidays, I look for those that are super flavorful and quick to make. . As well as being quick and easy to make, these soft flatbreads freeze well.

    Buttermilk Flatbreads are another great bread in the same vein.

    Ingredients for Soft Flatbreds

    Soft Flatbreads
    2 ½ cups all purpose flour (350 grams or 12 ¼ ounces)
    1 ⅓ cups boiling water
    ½ cup potato flakes (24 grams or ⅞ ounce)
    1 ¼ salt
    1 teaspoon instant yeast
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil

    Flour in bowl for Soft Flatbreads
    Dough flattened out for Soft Flatbreads

    Place 1 ½ cups flour (210 grams or 7 ⅓ ounces) in the bowl of a processor or mixer.
    Pour the boiling water over the flour and process or mix until it comes together and the ingredients are combined. Flatten the mixture in the bowl.  Cover the bowl and let it sit for about 30 to 40 minutes until it cools.

    Remaining dry ingredients for Soft Flatbreads

    While the mixture is cooling, combine the remaining flour, potato flakes, salt and yeast.

    Remaining ingredients mixed for Soft Flatbreads
    Flour and oil added to Soft Flatbreads

    When the flour/water mixture has cooled, add the remaining ingredients including the oil. Process or mix until the dough comes together forming a slightly sticky ball. If the dough is too firm, add a tablespoon water.

    Dough torn into pieces for Soft Flatbreads
    Dough balled up for Soft Flatbreads

    I made the dough in my processor. It was a bit stiff so I broke the dough apart, placing them equally around the bowl and added another tablespoon of water. I processed again and it formed a ball.

    Finished dough kneaded for Soft flatbreads

    In any event, process or mix the dough to knead to form a ball. I kneaded the dough by hand five or six times to form a smooth ball.

    Place the dough in a sprayed bowl, cover it and let it rise for about an hour until doubled in bulk.

    Eight little balls for Soft Flatbreads
    Flatbread rolled out for Soft Flatbreads

    Punch the dough down and divide into 8 pieces, about 80 grams or approximately 2 ¾ ounces each. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. Roll each piece into about an 8 inch round. I rolled mine all once and placed paper between them.

    Frying for Soft Flatbreads
    Frying second side of the Soft Flatbreads

    Heat a frying pan over medium heat and place a soft flatbread in the pan.
    Cook it about 1 minute when it will puff up in spots, turn and fry the other side. Remove immediately, and continue until all of the soft flatbreads are fried.  Stack them up as they are fried to keep them soft.

    If not using at once, they can be wrapped and reheated at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes until hot.

    If making ahead, freeze them individually.  When frozen, stack them up, wrap in foil and store in the freezer for several months.  Reheat, from the frozen state, as above for about 20 minutes.

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    Comments

    1. Lynette Pruett says

      October 29, 2017 at 6:37 pm

      Helen, I've been using the King Arthur Flour recipe for flatbreads for several years, and we love it! The only thing I've done differently is that I use freshly ground white whole wheat flour instead of the all-purpose. (I've had an electric home mill since 1997, and LOVE it!) I've always just mixed the dough up by hand, but I think I'll try your method of using the food processor. What a good idea! The whole wheat flour gives the flatbreads much more flavor than white flour, IMO. My family love these!

      I do look forward to trying all three of your chili recipes, since we love chili of all kinds. Thanks so much for all of the sharing you do to give all of us many things to try.

      Reply
      • hfletcher says

        October 29, 2017 at 8:16 pm

        Thank you Lynette. I think the whole wheat flour is a great addition and I will add it to mine as I make these often for us. I love having them in the freezer for a quick addition to a meal.

        Reply
    2. sschnee says

      October 20, 2017 at 1:30 pm

      Oh, thank you for these proven recipes.

      Reply
      • hfletcher says

        October 20, 2017 at 2:20 pm

        Hi Sharon - Hope you get a chance to make some of the chilies and the flatbreads.

        Reply
      • hfletcher says

        October 20, 2017 at 2:21 pm

        My pleasure, Sharon. Hope you get a chance to enjoy these.

        Reply
    3. Kim says

      October 20, 2017 at 8:10 am

      Helen, do you put oil in the pan when you fry the bread or do you use a dry skillet?

      Reply
      • hfletcher says

        October 20, 2017 at 2:19 pm

        Hi Kim - Nope, no oil, that's why I didn't specify it. I used both a non stick and a LeCruset pan that was not non stick and each worked well.

        Reply
    4. ginnysher says

      October 20, 2017 at 7:16 am

      Mild...medium chili powder? Where do you find that? I've only ever seen straight chili powder. Otherwise all looks great and looking forward to trying the recipes.

      Reply
      • hfletcher says

        October 20, 2017 at 2:17 pm

        Hi Ginny - Penzy's has three strengths. The hot is super hot which is why I use medium. I'm sure whatever you have will work.

        Reply

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