Description
Homemade Flour Tortillas, Naan Flatbread, and Pita Bread are easy, versatile flatbreads you can make from scratch with basic pantry ingredients. Each brings unique flavor and texture to meals, perfect for tacos, curries, or wraps.
Ingredients
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- For Flour Tortillas:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil or melted shortening
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- For Naan Flatbread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water or milk
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- For Pita Bread:
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- For Flour Tortillas: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add oil and water, mix to form dough. Knead briefly, rest 30 minutes. Divide, roll out thinly, and cook in dry skillet until bubbly, flipping once.
- For Naan Flatbread: Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let foam. Mix with flour, salt, yogurt, and oil to form dough. Knead and let rise 1–2 hours. Divide, roll out, cook on hot skillet until golden. Brush with butter.
- For Pita Bread: Activate yeast with warm water and sugar. Mix in flour, salt, and oil to make dough. Knead and let rise until doubled. Divide, roll into rounds, bake at 450–500°F for a few minutes until puffed.
Notes
- Add garlic and herbs to naan for extra flavor.
- Use whole wheat flour for heartier tortillas or pita.
- Cook naan and pita on stovetop if preferred.
- Stack and cover with towel to keep warm before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 round (average)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
