Cottage Cheese Flatbread
A healthy, delicious alternative to traditional bread that can be customized with various toppings, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese Use good-quality cottage cheese for better flavor.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with almond flour or whole wheat flour for different flavor.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For mixing and greasing the skillet.
- Fresh herbs (optional) Such as parsley or chives.
- Cheese (optional) For additional flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, and olive oil. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cottage cheese mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Optionally fold in fresh herbs or additional cheese.
Cooking
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and flatten each into a round shape, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Place the flattened dough onto the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat the process for the remaining dough, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
- Once cooked, remove the flatbreads from the skillet and keep warm in a towel until ready to serve.
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Notes
Try various toppings such as hummus, pesto, or fresh vegetables. The flatbread is perfect for wraps or as a side dish with soups or stews. Store cooled flatbread with parchment paper in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.