Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup warm water (add gradually as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil for brushing

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add oil and gradually pour in warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  2. Knead: Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Rest: Cover the dough and let it rest for 30–45 minutes.
  4. Divide: Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle on a lightly floured surface.
  5. Preheat the Pan: Heat a nonstick skillet or flat griddle over medium-high heat.
  6. Cook: Place one flatbread on the hot pan. Cook for 30–60 seconds until bubbles appear, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown spots develop.
  7. Brush and Stack: Lightly brush each flatbread with butter or oil and stack them under a clean kitchen towel to keep them soft.

Tips for Perfect Flatbread

  • Keep the dough soft for tender, flexible flatbreads.
  • Avoid adding too much flour while rolling.
  • Do not overcook, or the flatbreads may become dry.
  • Keep cooked flatbreads covered to preserve their softness.

Serving Suggestion: Enjoy these homemade flatbreads with curries, grilled chicken, vegetables, hummus, or your favorite dips.