flatbread Recipes
45 delicious flatbread recipes from around the world
Coca de Recapte
A traditional Catalan vegetable flatbread, often referred to as a 'harvest bread' due to its seasonal vegetable toppings. This recipe features a flavorful escalivada of roasted eggplant and peppers, sweet caramelized onions, and savory anchovies on a rustic dough base.
Farinata di Ceci (Ligurian Chickpea Flatbread)
A traditional Ligurian specialty, Farinata di Ceci is a thin, savory pancake made from chickpea flour, baked until golden and crispy. It's incredibly simple to make, requiring just a few ingredients and a long resting period for the batter to develop its characteristic flavor and texture.
Flammkuchen (Alsatian Flatbread)
A traditional Alsatian specialty, Flammkuchen is a paper-thin, crispy flatbread topped with a creamy mixture of crème fraîche, thinly sliced onions, and savory bacon lardons. It's a delightful balance of textures and flavors, perfect as an appetizer or a light meal.
Fougasse
A rustic Provençal flatbread, traditionally shaped like an ear of wheat, infused with the fragrant aroma of olive oil and studded with olives and rosemary. Perfect for sharing.
Piadina Romagnola
A traditional Romagnola flatbread, this thin Italian wrap is typically filled with savory prosciutto, creamy squacquerone cheese, and fresh arugula. It's a simple yet delicious dish perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Shangi (Russian Potato Flatbread)
Shangi are traditional Russian potato-topped flatbreads, particularly popular in the Ural region. This recipe focuses on a simple, comforting version, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Tarte Flambée (Flammekueche)
An authentic Alsatian flatbread, Tarte Flambée, also known as Flammekueche, features a remarkably thin, crispy crust topped with a creamy mixture of crème fraîche and fromage blanc, thinly sliced onions, and savory lardons. It's traditionally baked at very high heat, giving it characteristic charred edges.
Tunnbröd
Swedish Tunnbröd (thin bread) is a traditional soft or crispy flatbread originating from Norrland, the northern region of Sweden. It's versatile and can be enjoyed as a wrap or a side.
Tunnbrödsrulle
A classic Swedish street food, the Tunnbrödsrulle is a warm, soft flatbread wrap filled with a hot dog, creamy mashed potatoes, shrimp salad, and fresh lettuce, then rolled up for a satisfying and portable meal.
Lahmacun
Turkish pizza - paper-thin dough topped with spiced lamb mince, baked crispy. Rolled with parsley and lemon.
Lahmacun
Turkish flatbread pizza - thin crispy base with spiced lamb, vegetables, and herbs. Rolled up with fresh toppings.
Pide
Turkish pizza boat - boat-shaped flatbread with various toppings. Turkey's answer to pizza.
Lahmacun
Turkish thin pizza - paper-thin crust with spiced lamb, rolled with greens and lemon. Street food perfection.
Gözleme
Turkish flatbread with filling - thin dough filled with spinach or cheese, cooked on sac. Village breakfast.
Gözleme
Turkish stuffed flatbread - thin dough filled with cheese or spinach, grilled.
Lahmacun
Turkish meat flatbread - paper-thin dough with spiced meat. Wrap with parsley and lemon.
Lahmacun
Turkish meat flatbread - thin crispy bread with spiced lamb. 'Turkish pizza.'
Pide
Turkish flatbread boat - boat-shaped bread with various fillings. 'Turkish pizza.'
Gözleme
Turkish stuffed flatbread - thin flatbread with various fillings. Roadside specialty.
Lahmacun
Turkish meat flatbread - thin crispy bread with spiced lamb. Street food.
Manakish Za'atar
Lebanese za'atar flatbread - soft dough topped with za'atar and olive oil, baked until fragrant. Street breakfast staple.
Manakish Zaatar
Lebanese zaatar flatbread - dough topped with zaatar and olive oil. Breakfast favorite.
Manakish bi Zaatar
Lebanese zaatar flatbread - soft bread with zaatar and olive oil. Breakfast essential.
Noon Barbari
Persian flatbread - thick oval bread with ridges. Breakfast essential.