Description
This Easy Gluten Free Pita Bread (or Flatbread) recipe is a game changer for quick lunches and dinners. Made with just a few simple pantry staples—including gluten-free flour and Greek yogurt—it requires no yeast and no rise time. These flatbreads are soft, pliable, and perfect for wrapping around falafel, dipping in hummus, or serving as a side to your favorite curry.
Ingredients
350g (approx. 2 1/3 cups) gluten free all-purpose flour (ensure it contains xanthan gum)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
300ml (approx. 1 1/4 cups) plain Greek yogurt (full fat is best)
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter (for brushing)
Optional: 1 teaspoon dried oregano or garlic powder (for seasoning)
Instructions
1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, baking powder, and salt (and any dried spices if using).
2. Add Yogurt: Add the Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon until the flour is mostly incorporated and the mixture looks shaggy.
3. Knead: Use your clean hands to knead the dough directly in the bowl (or on a lightly floured surface) for 2–3 minutes. The dough should come together into a smooth, pliable ball that is slightly tacky but not sticking to your fingers. *If it is too dry, add a teaspoon of water; if too wet, add a sprinkle of flour.*
4. Divide: Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
5. Roll Out: Place a dough ball between two sheets of parchment paper or on a floured surface. Roll it out into a circle or oval, approximately 1/4 inch thick (about 6-7 inches wide).
6. Cook: Heat a non-stick pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, brush the pan lightly with oil. Place a rolled-out flatbread into the pan.
7. Flip: Cook for 2–3 minutes on the first side until bubbles form on the surface and the bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes on the other side.
8. Serve: Remove from the pan and brush with a little olive oil or melted butter if desired. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft while you cook the remaining flatbreads.
Notes
Yogurt Type: It is important to use thick Greek yogurt. Regular yogurt is too runny and will require significantly more flour, altering the texture.
Vegan Option: You can use a thick dairy-free yogurt (like coconut style), but you may need to adjust the flour amount slightly as dairy-free yogurts vary in water content.
Storage: These are best eaten fresh and warm. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days and reheated in a toaster or dry pan to restore softness.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Breads
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 5
