Flat Breads (Gluten free, dairy free and vegan)

These easy to make, yeasted flatbreads are naturally gluten free, dairy free, and vegan – and a delicious addition to so many meals. Serve them alongside Indian dishes, pair them with Greek inspired toppings, or enjoy them with soup for lunch. They’re incredibly versatile and really tasty too, requiring only a handful of ingredients. If you do make this recipe I’d love to see, don’t forget to tag me in your photos over on social media!

Frequently asked questions:

Which yeast do you use? 

I use the Allison’s Easy Bake Yeast which is available in most major UK supermarkets.

Which dairy free yoghurt do you use?

I use the Alpro plain with no sugars for this recipe, but any dairy free plain yoghurt would work.

Which flour do you use for the cake? 

For this recipe, and the majority of my bakes, I use the FREEE Gluten Free plain Flour which works really well in gluten free baking. You will also need add xanthan gum, I use the FREEE xanthan gum for all of my gluten free baking.

How long do the flat bread last once cooked? 

These flat breads are best eaten fresh and warm however can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven or in the toaster before eating. You can also freeze them once cooked and reheat from frozen.

Baking Tips

-Use a Baking Thermometer to check the heat of your water before adding the yeast, the water will need to be around 43°C in order for the yeast to activate. If you do not have a baking thermometer this feels like warm bath water to touch – you don’t want the water to be too hot otherwise it will kill the yeast, if it is too cold the yeast will not activate.

-These flat breads are really versatile – add melted dairy free butter, mixed herbs and garlic granules and bake in the oven to create garlic flat breads.

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Flat Bread

Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

Naan bread dough

  • 120 ml water
  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 275 g gluten free plain flour
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum (Omit if your flour blend already contains this)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 30 g dairy free butter (melted)
  • 125 ml dairy free plain yoghurt

Instructions

  • To a bowl add water and heat in the microwave to around 43°C, this feels like warm bath water to touch. Add instant yeast and sugar, mix well and leave in a warm place for 10 minutes until frothy. 
  • In a large bowl mix plain flour, xanthan gum, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the melted butter, dairy free yoghurt and the frothy yeast mixture. 
  • Stir well and bring the mixture together with your hands, it should be a soft dough that comes together in a ball (if it’s too wet add a little extra flour). Roll into a ball and add to an oiled bowl topped with cling film. Leave in a warm place covered with clingfilm for an hour. 
  • Divide the dough into 6 and roll on a floured surface to form a teardrop shape. Heat a frying pan with a drizzle of oil and fry flat bread 2 at a time, for 3 minutes on each side.
  • Serve warm or reheat in the oven for a few minutes before eating.

I absolutely love seeing what you’ve created, so if you do make this recipe (or any other recipe from my website) don’t forget to tag me over on my social media pages @glutenfreealice and use the hashtag #glutenfreealice

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Alice Wiggins

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  • Easy to make, and very successful. I have made them a few times now and they are very good each time. I used half measures to make 3 rather than 6. Can you tell me how many calories would in in this recipe? Excellent recipe. Well recommended.

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