1. Homemade Flour Tortillas
Ingredients:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ⅔ cups hot water
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
Pour in hot water and melted butter, then mix with your hands until a dough forms and no liquid remains.
If the dough is sticky, add more flour one tablespoon at a time.
Transfer to a floured surface and knead about 10 times until smooth.
Divide dough into 12 equal portions and lightly flatten each into a disk. Coat both sides of each piece with flour, cover with a towel, and let them rest.
Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Roll one piece into an 8-inch circle and place in the hot pan. Cook for 1 minute, flip, and cook for another 30 seconds until golden spots appear.
Transfer to a towel and cover to keep warm. Repeat with the rest.
2. Easy Pita Bread Recipe
Ingredients:
2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
¾ cup warm water (about 100°F / 38°C)
2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a rough dough forms.
Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until soft and elastic.
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
Punch down the dough and divide into 6–8 balls. Flatten each into a ¼-inch thick circle.
Heat a heavy pan or cast iron skillet on medium-high.
Place one pita at a time into the skillet and cook 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and golden.
Keep warm in a kitchen towel.
3. Homemade Naan Flatbread
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon instant or active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup warm water
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
Optional for brushing:
Melted butter or garlic butter
Fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions:
Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
Add warm water, yogurt, and oil. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth and slightly soft. Add flour or water if needed.
Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour.
After rising, punch down and divide into 6–8 pieces.
Roll each into an oval or teardrop about ¼-inch thick.
Heat a skillet or cast iron pan until hot.
Cook naan 1–2 minutes per side. When bubbles appear, flip and cook the other side.
Brush immediately with melted butter or garlic butter. Add herbs if desired.
Serving Ideas:
Dip It!
Pair with hummus, tzatziki, or eggplant dip.
Perfect with Indian dishes like butter chicken or tikka masala.
Wrap It!
Use as soft wraps for gyros, shawarma, or falafel.
Fill with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or cheese.
Make Naan Pizza
Add marinara, cheese, and toppings—bake or pan-fry until bubbly.
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