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Cottage Cheese Flatbread Recipe

4.4 from 84 reviews

This Cottage Cheese Flatbread recipe offers a soft, pillowy, and easy-to-make flatbread that pairs beautifully with curries, soups, or can be enjoyed as a quick snack with cheese or hummus. Made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, flour, and olive oil, this flatbread is a delightful twist on traditional breads, boasting a slightly tangy flavor and a tender texture perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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Flatbread Dough

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided

Instructions

  1. Start the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Add an egg to the bowl for binding (not listed originally but implied in instructions). Mix gently to start forming the dough.
  2. Bring It Together Gently: Mix all ingredients until you get a soft, slightly sticky dough. It doesn’t have to be perfectly smooth, just workable for shaping.
  3. Let the Dough Relax: Cover the bowl with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 5 to 10 minutes to soften and make handling easier.
  4. Divide Into Portions: After resting, cut the dough into small, palm-sized pieces to ensure each flatbread cooks evenly.
  5. Shape Each Piece: Flatten each dough portion into a rough circle using your hands. The shape doesn’t need to be perfect—just aim for an even thickness.
  6. Heat the Skillet: Warm a skillet over medium heat and brush or drizzle a little olive oil over the surface to prevent sticking and encourage browning.
  7. Cook Each Flatbread: Place one dough circle at a time onto the hot skillet. Cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes, until browned, slightly puffed, and emitting a toasty aroma.
  8. Stack and Soften: Once cooked, stack the flatbreads under a clean towel. This traps the steam and keeps them warm, soft, and pillowy until serving.
  9. Ready to Serve: Serve the flatbreads warm alongside curries, soups, or enjoy them as a snack with cheese, hummus, or your favorite dips.

Notes

  • You can substitute cottage cheese with ricotta for a slightly different texture but similar flavor.
  • Adjust thickness of flatbread pieces based on preference; thinner breads will be crisper, thicker will be softer.
  • Use a non-stick skillet to reduce the amount of oil needed.
  • Flatbreads are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated on the skillet.
  • Adding herbs or garlic powder to the dough can enhance flavor variations.

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