Why are my flatbreads hard?

As the dough contains oil, you should be able to roll it without too much extra flour to stop it sticking. And you don't want too much flour on the outside as this can make the flatbreads hard.

Why is my flatbread raw?

Problems with quick breads that are raw in the center or dipped, rather than domed, in the middle are pretty common. Sometimes things do just need longer to bake for … whatever reason. As with any other kind of bake, the best first step to take is to weigh your ingredients.

How do you soften crispy flatbread?

If you want to make stale bread soft again, wrap the bread in foil . If the crust of the bread is very hard, sprinkle a little water on the outside before you close the foil. Place the bread in a 300°F oven for 5-15 minutes or until the bread feels soft. If you added water, heat the bread until it no longer feels soggy.

What is the secret to softer bread?

Bread Making Tips For Softer Bread Do Not Over-Knead Your Dough. ... Ensure Dough is Well Hydrated. ... Lubricate With Oil. ... Add Sugar. ... Add Eggs. ... Reduce Baking Time. ... Create Steam in Oven. ... Add Milk. Mar 27, 2023

Why is my flatbread not fluffy?

If your flatbreads are too dense, it's probably because you did not knead the dough enough . Make sure your dough looks completely smooth after kneading. You should also make sure that your baking powder is still viable or your flatbread will not rise as they bake and will turn out dense and hard.

How do you know when flatbread is cooked?

Cooking Your Flatbreads Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle pan over the fire and dry fry your flatbreads, turning every few minutes. When they begin to bubble and puff up they're ready!

How do you know when flatbread is done?

Cooking the flatbread in a skillet allows you to add some oil, which makes them a little softer. That said, you can bake these in the oven. We recommend a 400°F oven. Bake them until puffed and starting to brown about 10 minutes .

What happens if you eat undercooked flatbread?

You can get sick if you eat unbaked dough or batter made with flour containing germs. Germs are killed only when flour is baked or cooked. CDC investigated outbreaks linked to raw flour or cake mix in 2016, 2019, 2021, and 2023. Some of these investigations led to recalls.

Why is my flatbread so dense?

Lack of gas and fermentation that makes the dough aerate results in dense and heavy bread. In these cases, it is either necessary to allow the dough to be proof longer or move it to the warmer room.

Why does my homemade bread feel hard?

The flour could have too low a protein content, there could be too much salt in the bread recipe, you did not knead it or leave it to proof long enough, or you could have killed the yeast by leaving the dough to rise in a place that was too hot.

Why does my bread keep getting hard?

It's this recrystallization – not drying – that makes bread go hard, and it happens even in humid conditions. So why does bread go hard in the fridge? Recrystallization happens more quickly at cooler temperatures (unless it's below freezing), so bread will go stale much faster when refrigerated.

How do you make hard bread less hard?

If your bread is especially hard, brush the outside with water before wrapping it . Then, heat it on the center rack of your oven for about 30 minutes for a whole loaf; or 15 to 20 minutes for a partial loaf, or if you have a long, skinny loaf like a baguette.

Incredible 5-MINUTE Garlic Flatbread Recipe

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All Recipes, Tapas / August 14, 2020

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There is nothing better than homemade bread, but in all honesty, it can be a pain in the neck to make. Between kneading the dough, waiting for it to rise and then making sure you bake it correctly, it get´s overwhelming. Now erase all that. I present to you the most Incredible 5-MINUTE Garlic Flatbread Recipe.

This is the real deal folks. These garlic flatbreads have the most amazing flavors, they´re made with basic pantry staples and it only takes 5 minutes of prep work. Now you can have warm fresh bread in a jiffy 🙂 .

My favorite part about these flatbreads, is that you don´t have to bake them. You cook them on a grilling pan over a stove top. This makes it so much easier & quicker, and the bread still has the most amazing texture & flavor. Speaking of flavors, make sure to use a GREAT Olive Oil. This is the base fat of the flatbread and is what really flavors it.

TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: I used all-purpose flour to make these flatbreads, but you can use whole wheat flour or a combination of both. The grilling pan I used heats very quickly and evenly distributes the heat. This means it only takes about 75 seconds per side to cook these flatbreads. If you don´t have a grilling pan, you can use a standard frying pan. However, cooking times will be longer.

Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
GRILLING PAN
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
SPANISH SEA SALT

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5 from 5 votes

CourseBread

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 8 flatbreads

Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

FOR THE FLATBREADS

2cupsall-purpose flour240 grams
2tspbaking powder8 grams
1/2tspsea salt2.85 grams
2tbspextra virgin olive oil30 ml
2/3cupwater168 ml

FOR THE GARLIC SAUCE

2tbspextra virgin olive oil30 ml
1tbspfreshly chopped parsley3.80 grams
4clovesgarlic

Instructions

Add 2 cups all-purpose flour into a large bowl, along with 2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp sea salt, mix the dry ingredients together, then add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 2/3 cup water, mix together until you form a dough, then get in there with your hands and continue to mix & knead until it´s all well combined and you end up with a compact dough, shape it into a ball
Sprinkle some all-purpose flour into a clean flat surface, add the ball of dough on top, cut it half and shape each half into a ball, cut each ball of dough into 4 evenly sized pieces, to end up with 8 pieces of dough
Heat a large grilling pan with a medium heat
While the pan is heating, shape each piece of dough into a flatbread design that is 1/8 of an inch thick
Before adding the flatbread into the pan, brush it with a kiss of extra virgin olive oil, then add it into the pan oil side down, brush another kiss of extra virgin olive oil on top, meanwhile, make the garlic sauce, add in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil into a bowl, along with 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley and shred in 4 cloves garlic, mix until well combined, after about 75 seconds flip the flatbread to cook the other side, then add in a spoonful of the garlic sauce and evenly spread around, after another 75 seconds remove from the pan and transfer to a dish, continue to cook in this method until they are all done, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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28 Comments

April
Can I use bread flour
28 . Feb . 2024
- Spain on a Fork
  Absolutely! Just use the same amounts 🙂 Much love
  29 . Feb . 2024
Sue

These were amazing! THE best flatbread I ever made and so simple and easy. Thank you. I look forward to trying your other recipes.
01 . Feb . 2024
- Spain on a Fork
  Happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
  01 . Feb . 2024
Ela
Can I make this recipe with half spelt flour and half all purpose flour. I’m trying to cut down on wheat…
24 . Oct . 2023
- Spain on a Fork
  Absolutely! Much love 🙂
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  25 . Oct . 2023
Stevie T

Delicious easy flat breads
28 . Aug . 2023
- Spain on a Fork
  Happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
  28 . Aug . 2023
Sally
Want to make this to go with Indian dishes. Do not have grill pan but have iron skillets. Also wondered about using my Forman grill. Which would work best?
10 . Aug . 2023
- Spain on a Fork
  An iron skillet will be great! Much love 🙂
  10 . Aug . 2023
Patricia

I can’t wait to try this recipe. From reading the comments I know it’s going to be awesome. Thank you for sharing
07 . Aug . 2023
- Spain on a Fork
  Hope you enjoy! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
  07 . Aug . 2023
Angela Marian Silverwood
Hello there, Albert…is the 2/3 cup of water, warm or cold?
Looking forward to making this
Thanks for sharing
Angela
18 . Apr . 2023
- Spain on a Fork
  I used luke warm water 🙂 Much love!
  19 . Apr . 2023
Kyla Lombardi
My husband and I made this delicious flatbread for dinner! Such a soft and airy treat! Love the sauce topping too. YUM! Printing off this recipe for keeps! Thanks, Albert!
15 . Oct . 2022
- Spain on a Fork
  So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
  15 . Oct . 2022
Tina Patel

These are so lovely! Went down a treat with my husband and toddler. Definitely being saved in my favourites.
03 . Sep . 2022
- Spain on a Fork
  So happy to hear that! Much love 🙂
  04 . Sep . 2022
Phala Bowles
Please make it Vegan !!
22 . Sep . 2021
- Spain on a Fork
  This recipe is vegan? Much love 🙂
  22 . Sep . 2021
Sherri
I have made this recipe so many times. I pair it with curry, deli meats, or just with tea! Perfect.
22 . Jan . 2021
- Spain on a Fork
  So happy to hear that! thanks for the comment 🙂 much love
  22 . Jan . 2021
maria
Love your recipes,I have been looking around for a nice monk fish recipe,we live in the Costa Blanca,so,ingredients are easy to find.thank you xx
27 . Sep . 2020
- Spain on a Fork
  Here is a great monkfish recipe:
  https://spainonafork.wpengine.com/shrimp-and-monkfish-skillet-with-spicy-tomato-sauce/
  27 . Sep . 2020
Upstate Jon

I really like your recipes, and your YouTube appearances! You keep it simple, and delicious! I love breads and made this garlic flatbread recipe and it came out perfectly! Just like in your photos! I did cheat just a little bit: I had a bag of self-rising flour on the pantry shelf, so I used it and it worked most excellently, and made the prep time even shorter. Next time I am going to experiment with using a kiss of garlic oil along with the finely chopped garlic, for maximum garlic attack! Please keep the videos and recipes coming!
22 . Aug . 2020
- Spain on a Fork
  Truly appreciate your comment and so happy you enjoyed the bread 🙂 much love!
  22 . Aug . 2020
Randy
Awesome! I asked for a bread recipe, and you gave me a bread recipe!
If you have a recipe for a basic “pan de masa dura” (like you see all around Andalucia), I would love to see that as well 😉
Thanks!
Randy
19 . Aug . 2020
- Spain on a Fork
  I will see what I can do! thanks for the comment Randy 🙂 much love
  19 . Aug . 2020

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Ingredients

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Instructions

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