Yes, you can have warm homemade bread in just 30 minutes! This easy cast iron skillet flatbread requires only 5 ingredients, is fast and simple to make, and works beautifully as a side dish, snack, or base for your favorite toppings.
Homemade bread is always welcome at our dinner table, but given the time and effort required to make traditional bread, it always seems like an arduous task, particularly if we're camping. However, this skillet flatbread recipe solves that problem quickly. With only 5 ingredients, no yeast, no rising time, and no need for a nice warm and cozy place for it to rest, I can whip up a batch of homemade flatbread for serving alongside Dutch oven chicken noodle soup, or for topping with our favorite pizza fixings and dinner is ready in a flash.
Why This Recipe is Great for Camping
- It requires minimal ingredients, only one bowl and one skillet, and is simple to prepare.
- It's ready in just 30 minutes and can be used for a variety of meals.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Flour--Regular all-purpose flour works well here, but you can substitute bread flour.
- Milk--Any type of milk will work for this skillet flatbread recipe, including non-dairy.
How to Make Flatbread in a Cast Iron Skillet
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Pour in the milk and oil, and stir just until no dry patches remain.
- Gather the dough into a ball, then cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into four pieces, and roll each one into a flattened disc. Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat, then fry until golden brown, flipping once.
FAQs
Yes. The cooled flatbread can be wrapped in plastic, or stored in a resealable bag in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature, then wrap in foil and reheat over low heat on the fire, stovetop, or in the oven.
The options for this homemade flatbread are almost endless. Here are a few of my favorite ways to use it.
- Serve it as a side with Dutch oven split pea soup or campfire chili, for dunking.
- Cut it into wedges and enjoy it as a snack, smeared with butter or grilled baked brie, or with hummus or skillet beer cheese dip for dipping.
- Use it as a base for making homemade pizza flatbreads.
Definitely. On its own, this flatbread has a plain flavor, making it perfect for use as a base for topping or dipping, but if you'd like to jazz it up to give it a unique flavor, go for it. Try adding minced garlic, or fresh chopped herbs or dried spices to the dough when mixing it.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- It's ok if your dough still looks a little dry after mixing. It will hydrate as it rests.
- If made with non-dairy milk, this recipe is suitable for dairy-free and vegan diets.
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Recipe
Cast Iron Skillet Flatbread
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon table salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil plus more for the skillet
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
- Pour in the milk and 2 tablespoons oil, and stir just until everything is combined and no large dry patches remain.
- Use your hands to gather the dough into a ball, kneading lightly if necessary to get it to come together.
- Cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 4 pieces and roll each piece into a disc. Don't stress too much about the shape, just aim for something that is sort of oval-shaped.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Working with one flatbread at a time, add it to the skillet and cook, flipping once, until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough, adding more oil to the skillet for each batch. Reduce the heat if the dough begins to burn or is too dark in spots.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- It's ok if your dough still looks a little dry after mixing. It will hydrate as it rests.
- If made with non-dairy milk, this recipe is suitable for dairy-free and vegan diets.
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