Fluffy Cottage Cheese Flatbread (Printable Version)

Soft, garlicky flatbreads with cottage cheese. Ready in 45 minutes, perfect for wraps or pizza.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese, well drained
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for cooking
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh chopped herbs such as parsley or chives (optional)
09 - 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if needed for dough consistency

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder until evenly combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, egg, olive oil, and chopped herbs. Use a fork or small whisk to break up curds until the mixture is relatively smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough feels too dry or crumbly, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until it comes together into a soft, slightly sticky ball.
04 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Fold and press the dough about 6 to 8 times, just enough to bring it into a cohesive ball. Do not over-knead.
05 - Cover the dough ball with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
06 - After resting, divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a smooth ball. Using a rolling pin or your hands, flatten each ball into a round flatbread about 1/4 inch thick, dusting lightly with flour as needed.
07 - Warm a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
08 - Place one rolled flatbread in the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and the underside is golden brown. Flip and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
09 - Transfer cooked flatbread to a plate and cover with a clean towel to keep warm and soft. Repeat with remaining dough, adding more oil if necessary.
10 - Serve warm as a wrap, with dips, or as a pizza base with your favorite toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dough is soft and easy to handle, no kneading skills required.
  • Cottage cheese adds a subtle tang and keeps the flatbreads tender for hours.
  • They cook in minutes and work for wraps, dips, or even quick pizzas.
  • You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry right now.
02 -
  • Drain the cottage cheese thoroughly or your dough will be too wet and sticky to roll.
  • Don't skip the resting time, it relaxes the gluten and makes the flatbreads noticeably softer.
  • Medium heat is key, too hot and they burn before cooking through, too low and they turn dry.
  • Keep cooked flatbreads covered with a towel so they stay soft and pliable instead of stiffening as they cool.
03 -
  • Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper if it's too sticky to handle on the counter.
  • Brush the cooked flatbreads with melted garlic butter while they're still hot for extra flavor.
  • For gluten free flatbreads, use a 1:1 gluten free flour blend and add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed for better texture.
  • Make a double batch and freeze half, they reheat beautifully and save you time on busy nights.
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