Cottage Cheese Flatbread
Cottage Cheese Flatbread is a quick, healthy, and versatile snack featuring a soft, tender dough combined with creamy, tangy cottage cheese. Perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or a wholesome appetizer, this recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create a satisfying and adaptable flatbread that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 flatbreads 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional herbs or spices such as garlic powder, fresh rosemary, basil, thyme, or dill
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan adaptation)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for cooking)
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, and olive oil until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and any herbs or spices you’re using. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and Shape: Lightly flour your work surface and knead the dough a few times until smooth and elastic. Divide it into equal portions, then roll each portion into a flat circle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cook the Flatbread: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly brush it with olive oil. Cook each flatbread for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown spots appear and the bread is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the cooked flatbreads to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite toppings or dips.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese to add richness and prevent the dough from drying out.
- Don’t over-knead the dough; knead just enough to bring it together for a tender texture.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning and ensure even browning.
- Let the dough rest for 10 minutes after mixing to make rolling out easier.
- Experiment with various toppings, such as fresh herbs, sautéed vegetables, or a light drizzle of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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