Flatbread, pizza’s “fancy” sister, is one of the most popular finger foods nowadays. Whether you choose to serve them for dinner or as a snack or an appetiser, you can never go wrong. But, though it may be considered a modern-day food, flatbread has been present for a long period of time. Believe it or not, it actually has a pretty long history.
According to Healthy Food House, they were the first baked cereal product prepared and consumed by people. Today, this food is the staple of 1.5 billion people. Flatbread has also become essential for the preparation of sandwich wraps and take-out pizzas.
When we talk about traditional flatbread, we refer to the flatbread from Middle East, Central America, China, Europe, and the Indian subcontinent. Interestingly, in Iran, flatbread provides for more than 50 percent of the daily requirements for energy.
To make things even more interesting, in today’s article, we will share 9 yummy flatbread recipes that are free of grains. Yes, you have read correctly! You can prepare delicious flatbread without using any grain. Let us learn how…
5 Grain-Free Flatbread Recipes
- Coconut flatbread
You will need:
½ tbsp of coconut flour
A tbsp of coconut oil, melted
One egg
1/8 tsp of sea salt
¼ tsp of baking powder
Preparation: In a bowl, combine the coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. Once you get a homogeneous mixture, add the coconut oil and the beaten egg. Combine everything together and leave the mixture for several minutes so that the flour can absorb the liquid. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In the meantime, transfer the batter in a baking tray. Bake for 10 minutes. You can use the flatbreads for sandwiches or as a pizza crust.
2. Rosemary & garlic flatbread
You will need:
¼ cup of coconut flour
¼ cup of ghee
A cup of tapioca flour
½ cup of coconut milk
½ tsp of sea salt
A tsp of fresh rosemary, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
One egg
Preparation: Combine the ghee and coconut milk and then heat up the mixture. Next, combine the flours and the salt and add them to the previous mixture. Beat the egg and add the batter into the pan. Add the garlic and rosemary on top. Cook until the bread becomes golden. Sprinkle with sea salt and olive oil prior to serving.
3. Butternut flatbread
You will need:
2 tbsp of coconut flour
¼ cup of butternut squash, cooked and mashed
2 ½ tsp of gelatin
2 eggs
¼ tsp of sea salt
2 tbsp of ghee
Preparation: In a bigger bowl, combine the ingredients well. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Once heated enough, transfer the batter into a baking tray and bake until golden. Prior to serving, you can decorate the flatbread with shredded cheddar cheese or chopped scallions.
4. Potato flatbread
You will need:
One russet potato
A cup of garbanzo bean flour
½ cup of water
2 tbsp of olive oil
A tsp of Himalayan salt
½ tsp of garlic powder
2 tbsp of Italian seasoning
Psyllium husk
Preparation:
First, boil the potato and then mash it. Blend it in a blender together with the psyllium husk. Then, in a separate bowl, combine the other ingredients. Add the blended mixture to the bowl and mix well. Transfer the batter into a baking tray. Bake it on 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes. Top the flatbread with jalapeno peppers or a mixture of fresh herbs.
5. Almond flatbread
You will need:
¼ cup of arrowroot flour
½ cup of almond flour
¼ cup of tapioca flour
2 tbsp of coconut flour
½ cup of water
Ghee or coconut oil for greasing the pan
¾ tsp of Himalayan salt
Preparation: Combine the flours and salt. Add the water and stir well. Then, grease the pan and pour the batter in. Cook on both sides evenly. Feel free to serve it topped with fried eggs or steamed spinach. Enjoy.
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