Fluffy Cottage Cheese Flatbread (Print Version)

Experience soft, fluffy flatbreads, subtly tangy from cottage cheese. Ideal for wraps, dips, or as a speedy homemade pizza base.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
02 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon fine salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese, well drained
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for cooking
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh chopped herbs (parsley or chives)
09 - 1-2 tablespoons water, if needed for dough consistency

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
02 - Combine drained cottage cheese, egg, olive oil, and chopped herbs in a separate bowl. Use a fork to break up curds until relatively smooth.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until shaggy dough forms. Add water 1 teaspoon at a time if dough feels too dry or crumbly, until it forms a soft, slightly sticky ball.
04 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Fold and press 6-8 times until cohesive ball forms. Do not over-knead.
05 - Cover dough ball with clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
06 - Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into smooth ball. Flatten each ball into round flatbread about ¼ inch thick using rolling pin or hands, dusting lightly with flour as needed.
07 - Warm large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Brush lightly with olive oil.
08 - Place one rolled flatbread in hot skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and underside is golden brown. Flip and cook 1-2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
09 - Transfer cooked flatbread to plate and cover with clean towel to keep warm and soft. Repeat with remaining dough, adding more oil if necessary.
10 - Serve warm as a wrap, with dips, or as a pizza base with favorite toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dough comes together in minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen
  • These flatbreads freeze beautifully, so you can always have homemade bread ready for quick meals
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  • Properly draining the cottage cheese makes all the difference between perfect dough and a sticky mess
  • Overworking the dough during the folding step can make your flatbreads tough instead of tender
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  • For gluten-free flatbreads, use a 1 to 1 gluten-free flour blend and add 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed to help bind the dough
  • Use a kitchen scale if you have one, as consistent flour measurements ensure predictable results every time
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