So perfect for dipping into hummus! And while the first batch had terrific flavor, it was not at all crispy and I had left it in for at least 20 minutes. I had no idea it is so easy to make! Im already regretting not making a double batch. this is getting made, tonight, to go along with that end of summer bounty thats been piling up in my vegetable crisper- diced cucumber, radish, carrot, cherry tomtoes and feta, all tossed with plenty of scallions, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Cant wait to make for my family at Easter. Thanks for sharing!! Use your hands to gently knead dough inside the bowl 4 or 5 times, until it comes together in a semi-smooth ball. I plan to stop by the market to get an assortment of cheeses. My sis broadcasts live 5 nights a week! just made this recipe. I made this tonight it was heavenly! Way tastier and healthier than store-bought crackers or snacks. They just werent quite crispy enough for me a bit bendy in the centers. $13.79+. i love this recipe and so surprisingly simple! [Note: These crackers got some fresh photos in 2019 because the 2008 ones were awful. I thought I should add that being the lazy, owner of few cooking utensils cook that I am I dont have parchment paper or a rolling pin- I just smooshed the ALL the dough into one huge messy rectangle directly onto a non-stick cookie sheet. Bon appetit/Smacznego! I only get it when we eat out and the restaurant has it. It only took me a week but I found what I was looking for for you! She will not shut up about that zaatar. I am making this tonight to take to Sunday dinner. it will be perfect. Ive been in love with some flatbread that I got at the grocery store, and I was just thinking about how Id love to make it at home. how to prevent pilling between legs. Make a well in center, then add water and oil and gradually stir into flour with a wooden spoon until a dough forms. LOVED IT! I love your site! Ooo, this reminds me of the homemade herb crackers I made awhile back. Served with chips or baked chips (150/100 cal) and a pickle (5 cal). Thanks for posting the recipe! Just made these for a potluck luncheon where most people were bringing salads. Also made it with chives instead. So sorry about the awful hold music Ive dealt with that as well, on the phone ;0). Could I make this with fresh ground whole wheat flour? I just got the first two flatbreads out of the oven I doubled the recipe as an appetizer for my birthday party, together with your caponata, Im not sure if this combination will last 2 days in my flat. It looks like a keeper for my recipe file. They look divine and so very simple. I made it with 1/2 cup wheat flour subbed in. I dont have parchment. Itll definitely become a staple in my house! Hoping to make them this weekend!! I tried it as-is yesterday and it came out smashing. So glad I found this, probably the easiest flat bread recipe out there. Tried it with whole wheat flour this go round and its fine but a little too heavy for my taste. Ill give it another try soon! So we made flatbread pizzas! I am serving them with cheese, and a wine infused chicken, the recipe of which is found at http://prouditaliancook.blogspot.com/2010/05/wine-infused-beer-can-chicken.html. Could this dough be made ahead and refrigerated overnight or even frozen? We loved it with our beef stew. It was crisp throughout and nicely flakey. I just made these, with 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour. I sprinkled it with some grated parmigiano reggiano for an extra salty bite. How do you make them crispy and brittle? My favorite variation is to nix the rosemary and top with zaatar. In fact I tried to feed some to the ducks in the park, and they rejected it, I admit I was a little insulted. If only I actually had a beach house. TASTY! The soup was phenomenal, but these didnt turn out right. Thats a beautiful looking flatbread! Also, I cook mine on my baking stone and the dough often bubbles in places making them extra crumbly and messy when you crack them. I think the altitude here in Mexico City might be a factor, but would that really affect a bread that doesnt rise? Amazing first time trying it and its wonderful I also did a sweet one as well. I made them the night before and although they were kept in a Ziploc they lost a little bit of their crispness. Just wanted to say thanks so much for this recipe. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks! Brushed it with the olive oil then spread it out on a 913 cookie sheet and made it into a pizza (on the parchment).. Wasnt sure how it would do with all those wet ingredients but it was fantastic and my whole family (husband and 2 year old) loved it. I also saw those two recipes. P.S. Turned out perfect using a pizza stone and no parchment paper. Going to top them with pizza toppings (fresh garden basil and toms) if I have enough left! Does it have to be parchment paper? thanks for putting this up! This flatbread was the perfect accompaniment as it scooped up all the cooked down leeks from the pan of chicken thighs. Bake until pale golden and browned in spots, 8 to 10 minutes, rotating flatbreads if needed on the pan for even color. Im getting ideas here! Delighted! I do wish I had sea salt, as I think it could use that zing. As Jane M commented above, I made the flat bread last night after checking in to read the blog and it was simple, quick and DEElicious! Are two trays being used here.? The humidity today is >65% so if there are any leftovers (I always make a double batch) they get popped into the toaster. I just keep my eye on them and poke the bubbles with a knife so they deflate, but wondering if anyone knows a better way to prevent the bubbles from occurring at all? Try flake salt and freshly cracked black pepper. More cracker than bread, this stuff is dreamy. Had a go with this flatbread yesterday evening, a double batch straight on, solely from whole wheat flour and with oregano instead of rosemary (not the season here). Beefeater (Manager's Special) A half sandwich served with your choice of a cup of soup, fresh fruit or Mac & Cheese. I like everyone else posted here really enjoy this blog, but can I suggest something. I just made this flatbread and its awesome! Ive only made flatbread once before, but anything with rosemary must be added to my to-make-as-soon-as-possible list, so I guess Ill be trying this soon! Easy and surprisingly addictive. So easy to make! I used black salt to top mine. They all tasted great. I immediately had to make it. Thanks for this recipe. I would enjoy hearing about successes and failures I find it would contribute to the collective Smitten Borg Mentality. Just came across this recipe tonight. They usually last about, oh, a day. Let me be the first to repent. I love the richness of the color and thickness of the glass. The technique is fascinating. I love your site! Thanks all!! Its so flaky and crisp and made of pure awesomeness. 1/2 pound of hot roast beef, provolone, mayo, toasted on New Orleans French bread. lovely! I topped them with salt and black sesame seeds. What else should I use? And I looooove rosemary :o). But man, that guy knows his stuff. I will be making the flatbread soon! The result? Please disclose where that was purchased. Ill have to try this one. Sprinkle with sea salt. Marilyn. Ooh I so want to make this! Thanks again Smitten Kitchen! All of it. Im a huge flatbread fan, I have some red-lentil dal in the fridge that would be great with some flatbread! I bet you could use King Arthurs White Whole Wheat flour in these entirely. A half sandwich served with your choice of a cup of soup, fresh fruit or Mac & Cheese. you are in for a treat!). I think Ill try them with thyme next time. Maybe I didnt roll it thin enough. But in a word: dont! I found this recipe after trying some delicious commercial (small bakery) rosemary flatbread. If you arrived at mine with this, a wedge of cheese and a bottle of wine, Id never let you leave. Nevertheless I am so grateful for this recipe, & THANKS A LOT for sharing!!! I added some chopped olives on my second time around and that worked really well, too. Im just wondering if my measurements resulted in a higher dry to liquid ingredient ratio than yours (due to flour measuring, flour brand, etc). It does sound delicious. wow, nice flat bread I do make flat breads but only plain mixing it with herbs such a good idea.. thanks for the post such an inspiration. I have amazing flatbread on my counter to prove it! Ill be trying it out tomorrow, for my mom, a herb bread lover. I was looking for something to do with my excess sourdough starter, but was uninspired by any of the discard recipes out there. Do you know how similar this recipe is to knish dough? and finding bread alternatives for the carb lover that I am is very hard especially things I can bake at home. I cut them into cracker size with a pizza cutter before baking. Too bad Im not at home, where we have a huge rosemary bush. Thanks! :), Yessssssss I knew I held onto that fresh rosemary for some meaningful purpose. Great thank you! I absolutely LOVE this. With the flaky salt on top, its just a bit much (though obviously not unenjoyable). Had it with Italian Wedding Meatball soup and my children and husband loved it. Used as a pizza shell (rolled the edges before baking, then melted some stuff on top after crispifying in the oven). I am going to a Cheese Club. I have been trying to find a recipe for lavash and none of them seem right. Decided to try it with black pepper and parmesan, in the oven now. Made this tonight to go with fresh cheese. Can you make this with whole wheat or white whole wheat flour? It could be dangerous to have in the house. :) Thank you! I made the flatbread today and it is so easy and so delicious! They just elastic themselves into a much smaller shrunken version of what I set on my cookie sheet. I want to make more to play around with not only the spices but also flours I wonder if a GF version would be good? thoughts? Aug 31, 2018 - We're not saying they're right. I was impressed with how easy it was to make these and that they came out so delicious! This is definitely getting bookmarked and tried out next week (after I go to the grocery store again). I rolled the dough out on foil instead of parchment & kept the lid on the grill while they cooked. I made this flatbread also and youre right it is sooooo delicious. :/. I ground up a bunch of different grains and made this as you said, and it turned out fantastic!!! Neither seem exactly right. Served with a cup of au jus. I used 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour and baked for 8 minutes. Let cool then break into pieces. Made some yesterday morning to give to a friend with some tapenade. Husband and I have renamed it from flatbread to crackbread. I used this recipe today (minus rosemary) and made yummy ham & mozzarella hot pockets by splitting dough into 6 pieces. Thank you for a great recipe! I sometimes make my own by oiling a brown paper bag with olive oil. these couldnt be easier and are delicious. I brought this to my friends wine tasting last night. How does one make the dough not stick to the rolling pin? as directed. Have a batch in the oven right now and cant wait to make more! I made these and hummus (with the skins off of the beans, like Deb taught me). I made this fabulous flatbread first for myself and then two days later for a party (yep, its that good!) (or more cheese), I love the *idea* of this unfortunately I did not love the end result. http://straightfromthefarm.wordpress.com/2008/02/19/artisan-herb-crackers/. Really hope itll turn out well! I made the flatbread yesterday to go with some roasted eggplants with buttermilk sauce and pomegranate seeds. Any idea if I can freeze them? Thanks Deb! Ill be making these many many more times. A little late to the party; Ive made this several times and its great. Perhaps my oven runs hot and I probably had uneven rolling, so there were not just brown spots, but more like burn spots. I have a bunch of pizza and dough recipes here, if youre looking for inspiration. So apparently, next time the crackers will be even better, which will be fun. After kneading, it was still on the dry side, but came together enough to roll out into the rounds. I would eat it all! I just made a batchsent the picture to my bf who (loves all things bread-like and with rosemary on them). I dont know what that dinner will be, but it will go with flatbread no matter what, because this sounds so yummy and easy. Absolutely delicious and too easy to be true! Okay, Im making fish chowder tonight (its currently 7pm and its not yet started) and thought Rosemary flatbread! New 2019 notes: Over the years, Ive dropped a few things that are part of the original recipe: I prefer the flatbreads smaller (its a little easier to control their crisp and color), I dont roll it on parchment (I find it more annoying than facilitating, and the parchment often burned), and I skip the branches of rosemary on top. Thank you for sharing! I only rolled it into one bigger round. Do you think you can cook all of the breads at once, instead of one at a time? Delicious! When I realized just how fast I would run out of fresh ingredients it had the potential to be pretty dispiriting, so I decided that rather than lament what I couldnt have, Id challenge myself to use up the contents of my fridge, freezer and pantry as creatively as possible so I could delay going shopping again as long as possible. Perfect. Quick, easy clean up and great flavor. Thanks for the recipe my family gobbled it up in seconds! Should you miss the original recipe. Always follow your directions to the letter because, well, you took the time to finesse the details. Served with chips or baked chips (150/100 cal) and a pickle (5 cal). True story with our first two births, this is what we had for dinner the night before, mere hours before labor began. So, thank you for the wounderfulness. And the rosemary and salt really made them so good. check. Painfully easy with great results! I added goat cheese, crab, artichoke, and roasted pepper spread as my sauce. Check out Joe Pastry; he did an entire drool-worthy series about knishes. I know there are great pizza dough recipes here, but given that Im still a yeast virgin, I think Im going to stick to cheat baking with soda and powder a while longer. They are almost buttery in texture. Great recipe, thanks. Thanks, Deb for being so inspiring! I want you to know that Bee @ deux dilettantes really did serve this to me and it was wonderful. :). My son asked for these for D week at preschool. Lastly, for easier blending, use slightly warm water, and mix it and the olive oil together before pouring it in. You werent kidding when you said this was recipe was easy! People think its way more impressive than it actually is, too. I discovered your website this morning, tackled the homemade marshmallows earlier today, started the dough for graham crackers, and was hungry/bored at about 11:00 tonight, so decided to see what other yummy recipes were on your site, and found the flatbread recipe by clicking Surprise Me a couple times Im eating it now lol! Perfect for a BBQ. Were definitely going to do a pizza next. Also gf stuff doesnt brown so not nearly as pretty as Debs. I was interested to read that someone makes them with white whole wheat flour and next time I will try that. maybe cutting into smaller pieces, for more browning? Served with chips or baked chips (150/100 cal) and a pickle (5 cal). A half sandwich served with your choice of a cup of soup, fresh fruit or Mac & Cheese. This looks much quicker. I served it, to be rather different, with chili con carne and fresh avocado, red onion and tomato salsa ofcoarse with lots of grated Parmesan the combos not the norm but it was a hit been ordered to make more asap thanks. I tried it with some sardines, and also a chunky fire-roasted tomato and zucchini dipohhh Heaven. Told him I would be slaving all day hah, ten minutes should do it! I just leave the dough ball on the counter, with the mixing bowl upside down over it. Whipped up a batch of roasted garlic hummus to go with, and mmm mm good! I just made this recipe, in just half an hour from an empty counter to awesome bread, and it is so unbelievably GOOD!! I made this for the first time today, and the flavor is delish!! Fun fact my husband and I used these flatbreads twice to induce labor. Hey Deb! Its the perfect thing to scoop any summer salad or vegetable dish, including the one Ill tell you about tomorrow (tease!). Thats GORGEOUS! Roll it out part of the way, let it relax more. Youre just charming. I usually use a store-bought flatbread to make all kind of pizzas at home. It was extremely easy to make, and does look & taste impressiveI have a pretty sparse kitchen, as a poor graduate student, and this is a great recipe for me since I had all the ingredients on hand already. You can bake on aluminum foil or right on a baking sheet with the same results, parchment just makes it easier to remove from the pan and prevents any sticking. we made it with some sesame seeds, oregano, and garlic cooked it for just a few minutes then topped it pizza style. I have a hard time putting more than one on the pizza stone at a time so have found that if you merely leave them on the parchment paper and heave the combo on the oven rack they bake just fine allowing me to make more faster! :). Haha!! I cant wait to try more of your recipes! :-D. Do you have any suggestions about switching to whole wheat flour? And then let me know your results! Too bad I cant use the two of them together. I saw this recipe and just had to make the rosemary flatbread. Both were quite good. plus, it gives ya neat pieces!!! They were amazing!!! I still used parchment ..well wax paper as I didnt know how to get the rolled dough from the surface to the stone otherwise. Fifty recipes is my goal, and this is one of the first I tried (wrote about it: http://foodanddo.lindsaybeeson.com/2011/10/08/day-18-of-101-chipping-away-at-my-fifty-recipes/). Must just be me. And what a gorgeous website best recipes I have come across in a long time. Made first batch with zaatar and 3/4c whole wheat flour and when I bit into the first one thought, I just made wheat thins! Ovens vary so much, its my first thought. I made these today for the man , I tried brushing them with my Garlic infused Rice Bran oil [my favorite kitchen commodity], and the slight hint was great. (Like I said, it was a long hold time.). Its delicious. Cheese? The photos are gorgeous. A heartier flour or more dry climate could affect it though. Cela contribue grandement la fire allure dont la ville affiche. Actually I make these regularly enough that I remember the recipe, perfect when I forgot to buy bread. An empty bowl! Here is my variation on this recipe: After making the dough (to which I add 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper), I divide it into 12 pieces. I oiled both sides as well as oiled the grill grates and made 6 crackers for easier transfer to the grill. That issue of Gourmet was one of the best EVERand I, too, have made most everything in the section on herbs, including this flatbread! (as I was told not to do by all the family bakers ready with their advice!) I made this and didnt love it, sorry :-(. Ive made it a few times now. These look great. Still good and worth trying again though. Enjoy! Id like to try making these with other kinds of flour to see how they turn out texturewise and the time investment is so minimal that if they come out bad, its ok (and Ill probably eat them anyway.) I was wondering this as well, but I ended up just heating one with the oven, and then I pulled it out and oiled it just before adding the flatbread dough. Though not as filling as a regular pizza, the flavor was much better. your blog is fabulous, thanks for the endless inspiration! It took no time at all and was the perfect accompaniment to my dinner. Dont skimp on the salt heck add more. Now I cant stop eating these- please send help! However, it didnt turn out as crispy in the center of the cracker as it did on the edges, so I obviously didnt roll it out thin enough??? :). THANK YOU!! Along with the rosemary, I also added some black pepper. What was I going to do I thought, the stores are all closed now and I have to be up at nine tomorrow to head out. Super good! I am making these right now. I know lavash is thinner. My sis just made this on her tv/website show! Delicious stuff and super satisfying to make. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I noticed on the web that another person had same experience and added an egg. Crispy and flakey, yet incredibly fast and easy to make. Nothing makes him leave the lab early. Ive been making this recipe since the magazine came out. The unintended benefit was that even though they cooked unevenly (my oven being what it is) I was able to pull out the pieces that were brown and leave the pale ones for a few extra minutes. Thank you! And unlike most college kids, ramen and Easy Mac arent on the shopping list. Dont undercook them! I love fresh rosemary! And if there were ever a spread that could lift you from your love lifts us up where we belong drudgery, it would be that gorgeous herb-focused spread near the back of the issue. reg. I make these often. Thank you. Served with blue corn chips and salsa. Ive been using this recipe for pizza for a couple years. Easy and very tasty! Caaaarbs I love these! She wants everyone to know she has it! Ill add this to my collection of take to work or share with friends recipes. need to bake! I fit mine one one, barely, but you might need two. Amazing. Picture this its nearing one am on Thanksgiving day and I have been making a baked feta recipe for not one but two different dinner and I realized that I didnt have enough pita chips for bothy houses! I will definitely make it again, maybe with other spices like zaatar. I am thinking next time that I might add just a dash of sugar for an extra pop! Wow I cant believe I have made a recipe BEFORE you! Tried this recipe tonight. Then I spread the ricotta mixture on the bread and topped it with veggies. Quicker than going to the shops to buy crackers for a party. I did follow recipe exactly. Made this soon after reading the blog entry, with items I had on hand. 502 reviews. Served with blue corn chips and salsa. In the mean time, I cant wait to try out this recipe! Thanks so much! Will try again with all purpose flour! We made this last night but substituted Indian spices for the rosemary. Thank you for the great recipe! ive made this twice now, and both times i forgot i was supposed to knead it, but i sort of massaged it in the bowl with a spatula until all the flour was incorporated. Thanks, Deb! They are going to smear a little Nutella on them for dirty dogs and ducks. Oh, Deb, you sweetheart youve taken care of this for me, now! I originally mixed up a double batch, but multi-tasking is not my strong suit, and two of my flat breads were in the oven too long and were brown, hence, made another batch. Avocado Toast. I divided dough into 6 pieces instead of 3 so my dough become thinner and more crispy. Friday Night Lights is hands down the best show on television. They didnt crisp up and they were a bit dry. I really love it. i either do dishes or knit (two activities i must do, but dont like to), so it doesnt feel like a total waste of time. Thanks, Yvonne, that was my question as well. Heat oven to 450F. And I agree with everyone who has said, just add cheese and a bottle of wine! Made this for our Pandemic Thanksgiving brunch platter. Served with a cup of au jus. I made a double batch and cooked them directly on a stone. Motel des Landes. 1/2 pound of hot corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, 1000 Island dressing, grilled on marbled rye. ), and I have a question: In your fourth photo, is the dough depicted there post stir or post knead? I just wanted to let you know that you are the absolute fantasticist (not a work, I know) for this recipe. Any ideas on dip or ac compliments to the bread? I can sometimes squeeze 6 small flatbreads on a half-sheet pan; sometimes I need to bake 1 to 2 in a second batch. It turned out fabulous. I havent frozen them but dont see why they wouldnt freeze okay. Funny how life works: I just stumbled upon this recipe via Surprise Me, and as I read through it, it occurred to me that they resembled the Spanish olive oil tortas that I bought on Tuesday. BTW, I make mine on my pizza stone, works great! Required fields are marked *. Delicious homemade flatbread, here I come! Ive made this heaps now, its now one of my stock recipes for those fun, lazy, nibbly evenings with friends. My housemates loved it. And the results are amazing. Love this recipe (my sister also says it is her favorite cracker) and I love making it. check. Made these over the weekend with dried dill weed! Hot roast beef, provolone, mayo, toasted on New Orleans French bread. Had to half it because I didnt have enough flour, but it came out great. Its possible to find pareve (non-dairy/non-meat) dough in the Kosher frozen food section or at a Kosher butcher or grocery store. Saving up big time for the Maine house overlook the ocean, where it is nice and cool. My toddler found it irresistible. Very easy and very good. Its great to have those who have gone before! I am newly on Keto, so gonna give these a go with fear and trepidation, for our small group tomorrow night. Ive made it a bunch of times now. I like to roll dough as thin as I can so its a cracker like and crisp as possible. It was so easy and so FAST, and so tasty too. I made this for a dinner this past weekend, with a little variation on seasonings. Just oiled cold tray is fine. Thanks Deb. Before testing out your recipe, thought you could provide information. Im making some tomorrow! I had to use just a little more water, but other than that All Fine! So easy with great results! But it was so quick and easytonight:-). So glad my hubby discovered your site. This is going to be one of those recipes that you can adapt to whatever you need. I might use a little bit less olive oil next time. Something this gourmet, (I mean it was out of Gourmet Magazine!) Ill be making this today. I think a dipping oil would work well as a topping too. Perfect use for my rosemary friends! I love rosemary with goat cheese. Thank you! Hi DebIm way late to the flatbread party, but I made two batches of this over the weekend (one with rosemary, and one with a sundried tomato/oregano/basil spice blendyum! Could I make these with non-gluten flour mixes like: rice flour + quinoa flour + sorghum flour + tapioca flour + xanthin gum? I have one baking in the oven right now. A half sandwich served with your choice of a cup of soup, fresh fruit or Mac & Cheese. (I am also at about 4800 ft elevation, so that may have impacted my baking time? Also, I forgot to brush the rolled dough with oil and sprinkle with salt, and I only just saw that I was supposed to preheat the baking sheet. sturdy round crackers , i.e. I put each piece through my pasta machine on #6 and then lay the pieces out on parchment on a pizza peel. Sounds delicious! This is totally going into my favorite recipes file! I just finished baking the first one and I just had to come rush back to say thank you for sharing this! I already devoured half the loaf with nothing but plain feta cheese and I think I might go for the second half, given that the flatmate already had dinner and the boyfriend is not going to be around for 3 more hours. I just made this to have on hand in lieu of dinner after we hit the cheese market on our block later today (flatbreads + French triple cream + honey + walnuts = cant even fathom how good it will be). The first ball was a little and not to crispy, so it was probably a couple of minutes underbaked. I think I rolled to the correct thinness, and used the parchment paper, etc. I think bleu cheese and white wine would be a good combo as well. You might want to check out the comment guidelines before chiming in. I have not made any other since I discovered your flatbreadNo needAll my friends swoon when I say I am bringing flatbreadIf they only knew how easy, they would make it themselves!!! I had to restrain myself from eating it all in one go. Second batch was *perfect*. And super easy to make, too!