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Easiest Ever Gluten-Free Vegan Flatbread: Ready in Minutes!

Gluten-Free Vegan Flatbread

Okay, let's bake! (Or, you know, *not* bake, in this case, which is just as exciting for me!). Today, we're diving into a recipe that's been a lifesaver for me – a truly delicious and ridiculously easy Gluten-Free Vegan Flatbread. Seriously, this isn't one of those "it's good… for gluten-free" situations. This bread is just plain good. Like, "I-could-eat-this-every-single-day-and-be-happy" kind of good.

I used to be the person who avoided gluten-free anything. Too many cardboard-like disappointments had me convinced it couldn't taste good. But then I had some persistent dietary restrictions show up, and I knew I had to get creative. After countless trials (and a few fails that are best left untold!), I landed on this recipe, and I promise you, this one's a game changer. It's perfect for scooping up hummus, topping with a mountain of veggies, or even just enjoying with a drizzle of olive oil. Ready to ditch the store-bought stuff and make some magic? Let's go!

Close-up of golden-brown, gluten-free vegan flatbread on a cast-iron skillet with scattered flour and glistening oil.

Ingredients You'll Need:

  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (Make sure it's a blend with xanthan gum or add 1/2 teaspoon if your blend doesn't contain it)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • ¾ cup warm water (not hot, just comfortably warm to the touch)

Instructions: Let's Get Cooking! (Well, Kneading... Then Cooking!)

  1. Get Your Dry Goods Ready: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt. This ensures everything is evenly distributed, and we won't have any clumps of baking powder lurking in our dough. Nobody wants that, trust me.
  2. The Liquid Magic: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the olive oil and then the warm water. Start mixing with a fork or a spatula. At first, it'll seem kinda messy, like you might have messed up, but just keep going!
  3. Knead Time! Once the dough starts to come together, you'll want to use your hands. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface (use more of that gluten-free blend!). Knead the dough for about 3-5 minutes. It should become smooth and pliable. It's not going to be overly wet or sticky, but if it is a little bit wet, just add a tiny bit more flour, a teaspoon at a time. You are aiming for a slightly sticky but still manageable dough.
  4. Rest and Relax: Place the dough back into the mixing bowl, lightly oil the top and cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rest for about 15-20 minutes. This allows the gluten-free flour to fully absorb the liquid, and makes the dough a lot easier to work with. This is also a great time to dance around the kitchen and think of toppings!
  5. Heat Things Up: While the dough is resting, heat a large cast-iron skillet or a non-stick skillet over medium heat. If you have a cast iron skillet, that's even better as it helps get those beautiful char marks. Also, having a cast-iron skillet is such a handy tool to have in your kitchen, you'll use it for a long, long time!
  6. Rolling Time! Once the dough is rested, divide it into 4 equal portions. Lightly flour your surface and take one portion, flatten it with your hands or use a rolling pin to roll it out into a thin circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter. You don't want these to be paper-thin, but not too thick either. Think somewhere between a tortilla and a pizza crusts.
  7. Cook it Up! Carefully lift the rolled-out dough and place it into the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the flatbread is puffed up and has golden brown spots. There is nothing like that wonderful feeling seeing your dough puff up and become a delicious flatbread, so exciting! If you're using a regular non-stick pan, you might need a little extra oil.
  8. Repeat and Serve: Repeat the rolling and cooking process with the remaining dough. As you finish each flatbread, you can place them onto a platter and cover with a towel to keep warm. Serve immediately with your desired toppings, dips, or spreads. Go wild, you deserve it!
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Recipe Card

Yields: 4 flatbreads

Prep time: 10 minutes

Rest time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 10-12 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • ¾ cup warm water

Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add olive oil and warm water; mix until dough forms.
  3. Knead on a floured surface for 3-5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Rest, covered, in a lightly oiled bowl for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Divide dough into 4 portions; roll each into a thin circle.
  7. Cook in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, until puffed and golden brown.
  8. Serve immediately.

Tips and Tricks for Flatbread Success

  • Flour Matters: Gluten-free flours can vary quite a bit. For this recipe, I highly recommend a blend that contains xanthan gum or adding a little of it to the mix. It's the secret to binding the dough and giving it that lovely elasticity.
  • Water Temperature is Key: Make sure your water is warm, not hot. Hot water can activate the baking powder too early, and we don't want that.
  • Don't Over-Knead: Especially with gluten-free flour, over-kneading can lead to a dense, tough flatbread. Knead only until the dough comes together and is smooth, that is usually no more than 5 minutes.
  • Get Creative with Flavors: Mix in some finely chopped herbs (rosemary, thyme, or oregano), garlic powder, or even nutritional yeast to the dough for extra flavor. Don't be shy with the flavors!
  • Make it a Meal: Use these flatbreads as personal pizzas with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your favorite toppings, or as wraps with veggies and hummus. The possibilities are endless, really.
  • Storing Leftovers: These are best eaten the same day, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of days. Reheat them gently in a skillet or oven before eating.

Product Recommendations

  • Investing in a good-quality rolling pin can make the rolling process smoother and easier.
  • Also, a digital kitchen scale comes in handy if you are ever trying to make sure you have precise measurements with flour mixes.

There you have it! My go-to gluten-free vegan flatbread recipe. I hope that it becomes as much of a staple in your kitchen as it is in mine! Don't hesitate to get creative with this, have fun and remember that cooking (and baking) is an adventure! Let me know in the comments how it turns out for you, and what your favorite toppings or fillings are! Happy cooking!

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