Easy 2-Ingredient Cottage Cheese Flatbread (Print View)
Make tender, chewy flatbread with cottage cheese and flour. Quick, customizable, and delicious for any occasion.
# Components:
→ Flatbread Base
01 - 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese, strained if excess liquid is present
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free or almond flour may be substituted)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, blend cottage cheese and all-purpose flour together until a soft, cohesive dough is formed.
02 - Transfer dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
03 - Portion dough into 2 or 3 equal pieces. Roll each portion into a round flatbread approximately 1/4 inch thick.
04 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, or preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
05 - Place shaped dough into the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or bake directly on a parchment-lined baking tray for 6 to 8 minutes, until bread is golden and slightly puffed.
06 - Optional: Once cooked, brush with olive oil or melted butter and sprinkle with preferred herbs or spices. Cool slightly before serving or storing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses only two ingredients both easy to find in any grocery store
- Ready to eat in about ten minutes
- High in protein with a wonderful chewy texture
- Flexible base for sweet or savory toppings
- So simple even beginner cooks can master it
02 -
- Packed with protein from the cottage cheese
- Only takes about ten minutes from start to finish
- Freezes and reheats beautifully for meal prep
03 -
- Do not skip straining your cottage cheese if it is watery or else you will have a sticky dough mess
- Rolling the dough slightly thicker gives a softer middle thinner and you get a crisper edge
- Always let the cooked flatbread cool briefly before slicing or folding to avoid tearing