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This homemade flatbread recipe is made with no yeast and no milk, giving you perfectly crackery crust ideal for making flatbread pizzas. Only 5 ingredients!

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I grew frustrated in my search for a good flatbread recipe that did not require yeast and/or milk. I'm not a huge bread maker, so keeping yeast fresh in the house is tough for me.

By the time I get around to making homemade bread, the yeast has gone bad, and I don't want to have to freeze large portions of the stuff. Besides, yeast doesn't seem to like me. I can't tell you how many times I've messed up bread. It turns out more like a brick or a flat doughy mess.

Same way with milk. We don't drink a lot of milk. If I need a dairy, I use crema or a bit of cream cheese. Milk tends to go bad, so again, if you have the sudden urge to make flatbread yet have no yeast or milk, you might find yourself in a pickle.

NO LONGER!

This homemade flatbread recipe uses no yeast and no milk, and it can be your new go-to. It's dairy free. It's definitely different from your own favorite yeasty version, but it's quite good in its own right, and believe me, it can save you when you REALLY-REALLY NEED to make a homemade pizza.

This flatbread is thick and crackery, yet sturdy enough to handle as many toppings as you can pile onto it.

It's different from most store bought versions you'll find, which are more like pita bread. I enjoy those, but I really love a simple, tasty, cracker-like crust with some bite to it. Perfect for flatbread pizza.

Let's talk about how we make homemade flatbread, shall we?

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Homemade Flatbread Ingredients.

  • All Purpose Flour.
  • Baking Soda.
  • Melted Butter.
  • Salt.
  • Water.
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How to Make Flatbread - the Recipe Method

Make the Dough. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, butter, water and seasonings, if using. Mix to form a dough. If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of water. Knead about 5 minutes.

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Wrap and Rest. Wrap in plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

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Form the Flatbreads. Separate dough into 4 portions and flatten with a rolling pin to about 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.

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Cook the Flatbreads. Heat a large grilling pan to medium heat to high heat and cook each flat bread dough about 2-3 minutes or longer, or until the dough hardens and turns golden brown.

You can use a bit of olive oil if needed in the pan, though you can cook them dry. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until the dough forms a cracker-like crust.

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Boom! Done! Your flatbreads are ready to serve. They look great, don't they? Nice and crackery, ready to enjoy. What are you going to make with them? Flatbread pizza? Yes!

Such delicious flatbread. Such a great recipe. Start to finish, it takes less than an hour to make them.

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Recipe Tips & Notes

  • The Flour. All purpose flour is ideal for making homemade flatbread. You can use wheat flour or gluten-free flour.
  • Serving Ideas. I usually make flatbread for making easy flatbread pizza, but you can use it to make crackery sandwiches. The flatbread doesn't fold, but you can crack it in half and pile up the ingredients. Try it with dips as well, or use it to replace your morning toast.

That's it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my favorite flatbread recipe. Let me know if you make it. I'd love to hear how it turned out for you and what you make with it.

Storage & Leftovers

Storing yourFlatbreadin anairtight containerin the fridge may allow you to store it for up to 5-7 days (1-2 days if stored at room temperature). To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate the flatbread promptly.

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Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.

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Homemade Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast, No Milk)

This homemade flatbread recipe is made with no yeast and no milk, giving you perfectly crackery crust ideal for making flatbread pizzas. Only 5 ingredients!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crust, dough, flat bread

Prep Time: 40 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Calories: 327kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Servings: 4

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4.60 from 10 votes

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • pinch salt or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup water + 1-2 tablespoons
  • Any herbs or seasonings you desire - such as chili powder dried basil, oregano, garlic, Cajun blends, etc.

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, butter, water and seasonings, if using. Mix to form a dough. If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of water.

  • Knead about 5 minutes.

  • Wrap in plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  • Separate dough into 4 portions and flatten with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.

  • Heat a large grilling pan to medium-high heat to high heat and cook each flat bread dough about 2-3 minutes or longer, or until the dough hardens and browns. You can use a bit of oil if needed in the pan, though you can cook them dry. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until the dough forms a cracker-like crust.

Notes

I dashed a bit of chili powder onto mine in preparation for a homemade grilled pizza recipe. These flatbreads stand up GREAT to the heat of the grill.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 2.9mg

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Did You Enjoy This Recipe?I love hearing how you like it and how you made it your own. Leave a comment below and tag @ChiliPepperMadness on social media.

NOTE: This post was updated on 1/25/21 to include new information and photos. It was originally published on 8/3/2014.

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  1. Nichole says

    Can you freeze them for later use? Or how long is the shelf life?

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    • Mike Hultquist says

      Nichole, yes, you can freeze these, then thaw to use later. Should last 3 months this way easily. Enjoy!

      Reply

  2. jean says

    Homemade Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast, No Milk) (12)
    Do you think these could be made using almond flour? I plan on making the recipe as written first.

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    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      Homemade Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast, No Milk) (13)
      Jean, as this is a crackery flatbread, I think almond flour can work, though it does lack gluten and has higher fat, so it might be more pliable. Let me know how it goes if you make it that way.

      Reply

  3. Damien C. says

    Homemade Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast, No Milk) (14)
    This is just right for homemade flatbread pizzas. Everyone loves these. I make small ones to serve as little apps.

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    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      Glad you enjoyed them, Damien!

      Reply

  4. Bruce says

    Homemade Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast, No Milk) (15)
    Turned out well as far as looks go but was extremely bland even though we added a TBSP of our homemade garlic powder to dough. Dough was verrry dry and hard to work had to add extra 2 TBSP in addition to 1/4 c.+ 2 TBSP in recipe. This is 1st time Chilli Pepper Madness has disappointed me. Oh well u can't win unless u b willing 2 lose.

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    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      Bummer to hear you didn't like it, Bruce. I make these all the time, particularly for flatbread pizzas. I do mention several times in the post they're meant to be crackery and more crisp, and of course you need to add more water as needed. And adjust seasonings as desired, as also mentioned. Still a go-to of mine for homemade pizzas. Either way, sorry you were disappointed, my friend. All the best.

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  5. Lori Higgons says

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    This is really easy it seems. I bet it would be great with rosemary or thyme added to the dough.

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    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      Yes! I love adding herbs, and some chili powder. Very nice.

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  6. Donna says

    I have a question for you. If I use this to make pizza, how do I cook the topped flatbread? I've never been disappointed in your recipes, so I will definitely try this one! Thanks in advance for answering.

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    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      Donna, I just layer up the finished flatbreads then bake them at 350 degrees until the cheese is melted. Very easy! Let me know how it goes for you.

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  7. col says

    Homemade Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast, No Milk) (17)
    nice, Mike 🙂
    i only have milk in the fridge once in a blue moon so this is super handy (i do have plenty of yeast but most of that is for home brewing beer and wine).
    these will be getting made soon (also love pizza).
    cheers.

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    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      Excellent, Col! I know, I'm the same way. Cheers!

      Reply

  8. Dawn says

    Homemade Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast, No Milk) (18)
    Not bad at all! Not sure what I expected but it was better than that. I can certainly see adding pizza toppings and sticking it in the toaster oven.

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    • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

      Homemade Flatbread Recipe (No Yeast, No Milk) (19)
      Yes! Thanks, Dawn. I know, such a super simple recipe, but it's a go-to for me. Always delivers. Simple Flatbread for sure!

      Reply

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Do flatbreads contain yeast? ›

Flatbread dough and homemade pizza dough are not the same. Flatbread dough does not use yeast and does not require extra time to rise. Normal pizza dough uses yeast and creates a thicker, more chewy dough. Why is my flatbread dough so sticky?

Is flat bread healthy? ›

Other flatbread dough variations include a fat like olive oil or butter. Is flatbread healthy? Yes! It's one of the healthiest breads you can make because it's low in calories and fat but high in fiber.

What is flatbread made of? ›

A flatbread is bread made usually with flour; water, milk, yogurt, or other liquid; and salt, and then thoroughly rolled into flattened dough. Many flatbreads are unleavened, although some are leavened, such as pita bread.

Is flatbread lactose free? ›

Flatbread – Most flatbread is dairy-free, but watch out for Naan, which is often made with a little dairy. You can alternatively use homemade or store-bought pizza crust, which is also often dairy-free.

Is there a substitute for yeast? ›

You can substitute yeast with equal parts lemon juice and baking soda. So if a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of yeast, you can use half a teaspoon of lemon juice and half a teaspoon of baking soda. Keep in mind that the bread will not need the typical proofing time and the dough will begin rising right away.

What type of bread is made without yeast? ›

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Not necessarily. While different doughs vary nutritionally, flatbread is generally just unleavened bread. In other words, bread dough that was not made to rise. Flatbreads may look smaller, but if it's the same dough, the nutritional contents are identical.

Are flatbreads healthier than pizza? ›

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Why are my flatbreads tough? ›

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What are the four types of flat breads? ›

Flat breads are made throughout most of the world. Examples are pita (from the Middle East), chapati and naan (India), tortilla (Mexico) and focaccia (Italy). The bread may be leavened (have a raising agent of yeast or sourdough) or unleavened.

Are naan and flatbread the same thing? ›

Naan is a leavened flatbread with a soft and chewy texture.

Does flatbread have dairy? ›

A flatbread made from a simple mixture of flour, water, yeast, and salt. Though often vegan, some varieties may add milk, eggs, or honey for flavor.

Does Subway flatbread have milk? ›

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Is any bread dairy free? ›

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Which type of flatbread usually contains yeast? ›

Pita bread is made with a mixture of flour, salt, yeast and water. Fermentation time is short so the dough does not rise. When baked, heat quickly seals the top and bottom surfaces and the rapid expansion of gases between them tends to blow the crusts apart forming the pocket. Naan is also a leavened bread.

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