Gluten-Free Flatbread

This gluten-free flatbread is perfect for wrapping, dipping or as an accompaniment to your favorite meal. These flatbread are cooked in a skillet on the stovetop. They are EASY-TO-MAKE and taste fantastic!

If you eat gluten-free, delicious pita bread, garlic naan, or flatbread can be hard to come by. Sometimes you just need something bready to wrap up Greek chicken or dip in Indian curry dishes. That’s why I created this gluten-free flatbread and my 5-ingredient gluten-free naan!

I’ve been testing gluten-free flatbread recipes on and off for awhile and this recipe is the BEST! It is easy to make and contains simple ingredients. It also holds together and rolls out beautifully—which can’t be said for all gluten-free, bread-like doughs.

There are so many uses for this flatbread. You can use it as a side dish to your favorite Indian food, make a sandwich out of it, or put cheese on top to serve as flatbread pizza. Really, the possibilities are endless!

No matter how you choose to use this bread, you’ll always be delighted by the chewy, light, and airy texture and great depth of flavor. You’ll never have to skip the flatbread again!

Why You’ll Love this Gluten-Free Flatbread

• Easy to roll out and cook
• Made in under 1 hour
• Versatile (use it as a wrap or turn it into flatbread pizza!)
• Can be frozen for later

Ingredients for Gluten-Free Flatbread

Here are the ingredients that make this gluten-free flatbread so delicious!

• Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour + Almond Flour: These recipe is really versatile and will work with a variety of gluten-free all-purpose flour blends. I like to use King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure-for-Measure Flour. A little almond flour gives the flatbread great flavor and helps the dough to brown while cooking.
• Baking Powder + Apple Cider Vinegar: These are two things you won’t find other traditional or gluten free recipes for flatbread. However the combination of baking powder and apple cider vinegar gives this dough a light, airy texture. It’s one of my favorite tricks for getting extra lift in gluten-free baking.
• Olive oil: Choose a high-quality olive oil to let the flavor really shine through and add richness to your flatbread dough!
• Yogurt: Plain Greek or regular plain yogurt adds moisture and chew to your flatbread.
• Yeast: Yeast is key to helping the perfect flatbread dough rise slightly and becoming light and airy.
• Salt: A dash of salt enhances the flavor of the flatbread.
• Water: Warm water helps activate the yeast and keep the dough together.

How to Make Gluten-Free Flatbread

• Mix together the wet ingredients in a glass measuring cup. In the bowl of a stand mixer (you can also use a large bowl with a hand mixer), add all the dry ingredients.

• Mix the dry ingredients on low until evenly combined.

• With the mixer running on low, slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry.

• Increase the speed to medium-high and mix for 4 minutes, until the dough forms. The dough should resemble thick cookie dough.

• Using an oiled spatula, form the dough into a ball. Cover and let rise for 35-40 minutes.

• Once the soft dough has risen, lay out 1 large piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Scoop about 1/3 cup of the dough and roll into a ball. Place on the plastic wrap and cover with another sheet of oiled plastic wrap. (See video for tutorial.)

• Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out to 1/8-1/4 inch thickness in the desired shape/size. The flatbread will thicken slightly as it cooks.

• Preheat a non-stick skillet or cast iron skillet on high heat to medium heat or medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. Remove the top piece of plastic wrap and carefully flip the dough onto your hand, then peel off the bottom sheet. Carefully lay the dough in the preheated pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until golden. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Repeat with the remaining dough. Keep flatbread warm between two plates or covered in foil before serving. Flatbread can be microwaved for a few seconds to become pliable again if it cools.
• Brush with butter if desired. Enjoy filled with your favorite foods or dipped into a delicious sauce. Flatbread can be frozen and reheated in the microwave.

Storage/Freezing

This flatbread freezes great and can be easily reheated in the microwave. Just defrost the flatbread in the microwave.

Flatbread Variations & Uses

• Flatbread pizza: My kids love using flatbread as a pizza crust! Just take the flatbread right from the freezer, then top with your favorite sauce and toppings. Place it on a baking sheet or pizza stone and broil until hot, bubbly, and golden brown. It’s a delicious and easy way to make gluten-free pizza!
• Sandwiches and side dishes: I love this flatbread recipe because it is really versatile. You can use it to make pocketless pita for a sandwich wrap with grilled chicken or this vegetarian hummus wrap. Cooked flatbreads also taste delicious when topped with goat cheese and grilled vegetables, baba ganoush, or with Feta, tomato, and cucumber.
• Dough variations: Sometimes I’ll add a little fresh garlic (or garlic powder) and coriander to the dough. It’s also divine brushed with butter! Or you can add fresh rosemary for an Italian twist. It’s an easy way to make a gluten-free version of pizza.

Expert Tips and Tricks

• Roll dough out between oiled plastic wrap: Gluten-free bread dough is much stickier than regular bread dough. Rolling the flatbread out between 2 pieces of lightly oiled plastic wrap makes this dough easier to work with.

• Cook in a high-quality nonstick pan: I’ve found this flatbread cooks up best when I use a nonstick skillet. The dough is stickier than traditional flatbread dough and the nonstick pan ensures the dough doesn’t get stuck. I’ve used a Scanpan nonstick skillet for years and I highly recommend it!

More Gluten-Free Bread Recipes

• Gluten-Free Cheese Breadsticks
• Gluten-Free Crescent Rolls
• Gluten-Free Hamburger Buns
• Gluten-Free Focaccia