Whole wheat flatbread

Flatbread’s make the perfect appetizer and pizza base! Made from simple ingredients that include whole wheat flour and water, it’s not wonder flatbread’s have been a staple in human diets for 5,000 years.

In this recipe, there are two steps: Make our homemade flatbread, then top it with some of your favourite ingredients!

To make the flatbread:

Ingredients:

• 2 ¼ tsp of dry active yeast
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 cup all–purpose flour
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• ¾ cups of warm water

Directions:

1. Combine the warm water and sugar in a bowl
2. Stir to dissolve.
3. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let that become foamy (approximately 5-6 minutes).
4. While that is foaming, combine flours and salt in a large bowl. Mix well
5. Pour foamy, yeast water mixture into the flour mixture.
6. Stir until a dough ball forms
7. Knead for 3-4 minutes or until smooth and stiff. Add flour to prevent sticking.
8. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen cloth and allow to rise (1-1.5 hours).
9. Divide dough into 4 small balls.
10. On a floured surface, roll balls out until flat or 1/4 inch thick – you don’t want them super think or they won’t cook properly!
11. Cook in a hot skillet with a little oil for 3-4 minutes on each side
    
    

Recipe Tip: Flatbread’s can be made up to one day ahead as long as they are stored in an airtight container at room temperature!

To top the flat bread:

Ingredients:
Here’s the fun trick, you can top your flatbread’s with any number of ingredients or combinations of fruit, vegetables, sauces, cheeses and meats! Think of it as a gourmet pizza and add what you and your family want!

Some of our favourite toppings combos are:

• Thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil and garlic make the perfect Margherita Pizza flatbread.
• Pulled chicken with mozzarella cheese, fresh avocado, crispy bacon, red peppers, and ranch sauce!
• Havarti and Parmesan cheese, BBQ sauce, fresh diced pineapple, bacon, and ham for a fun spin on Hawaiian Pizza
• Portobello mushrooms, one shallot, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese, pesto sauce, fresh spinach and crumbled ground beef.
• And the super-easy four cheese and broccoli pairing: add parsley, basil, broccoli florets, grated cheddar, Gouda, Parmesan and crumbled feta cheese on top! Yum!

Recipe Tip: Try searching online for many different combinations to top a flatbread for more inspiration

After topping your flatbread’s, simply:

1. Place flatbread on a baking sheet.
2. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes at 400°C
3. Broil until cheese is melted- this only takes a minute or two so watch carefully so it doesn’t burn!

#TrainWithGrainsTip use whole wheat flour when making the flatbread’s and top them with many of your favourite fruits or vegetables and protein sources to keep this as a healthy balanced appetizer!