Flatbreads with tomato topping

Flatbreads are the simplest and oldest form of bread making.

They are made in slightly different ways all over the world and are given different names, such as tortilla in Mexico and chapatti in India.
A flatbread is simple bread made from flattened dough. Many flatbreads, including this recipe, are made without yeast. 

Flatbreadstomatotopping

Equipment

  • Chopping board

  • Saucepan

  • Measuring spoons

  • Wooden spoon

  • Sieve

  • Mixing bowl

  • Rolling pin

  • Fish slice

  • Frying pan

Method

  • Step 1

    Peel and chop the garlic and onion.

  • Step 2

    Cut the tomatoes in half.

  • Step 3

    Heat the oil in a small saucepan and add the onion and garlic.

  • Step 4

    Cook gently for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 5

    Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  • Step 6

    To make the flatbreads, sieve the flour into a mixing bowl and add the black pepper.

  • Step 7

    Add the yoghurt and stir until mixed.

  • Step 8

    Tip out onto a clean, floured surface and knead gently until smooth.

  • Step 9

    Divide the dough into 4 and make into balls.

  • Step 10

    Lightly dust the worktop with flour and, using a rolling pin, roll out each ball to the size of a saucer.

  • Step 11

    Heat a non-stick frying pan and cook the flatbreads one at a time until they are crisp and golden. They will take 3 minutes each side. Be careful to turn down the heat once the breads have started cooking. Wrap them in a clean tea towel to keep them warm.

  • Step 12

    Now add the vinegar, black pepper and honey to the tomato mixture. Cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring carefully.

  • Step 13

    Serve each flatbread topped with the tomato mixture and garnished with a sprig of rosemary, basil or parsley.

Ingredients

Makes:
Serves 4
1 clove
garlic
1
medium red onion
32
cherry tomatoes
2 x 15ml spoons
olive oil
1 x 15ml
vinegar (balsamic gives a lovely flavour)
1/4 x spoon
black pepper
1/2 x 5ml spoon
honey
4 sprigs
rosemary, basil or parsley
150g
self-raising flour
1/4 x 5ml spoon
black pepper
150g
low-fat natural yoghurt
extra flour for rolling out

Top tip(s)

• Be careful to not get the frying pan or griddle pan too hot or the flatbreads will burn. 

Prepare now, eat later

  • Wash and chop the ingredients up to 4 hours in advance and store, covered, in the fridge.

  • Cool and store the flatbreads and tomatoes separately in the fridge for up to 12 hours.
    When you are ready to eat them, gently heat the flatbreads in the non-stick frying pan until piping hot. The tomatoes can be reheated in a small saucepan for 3–4 minutes. 

Something to try next time

  • Top the tomatoes with a slice or two of mozzarella cheese and grill until the cheese has melted.

  • Chopped large tomatoes could be used instead of cherry tomatoes, but it would be a good idea to remove the seeds to prevent the mixture being too wet.

  • Make very small flatbreads and serve them at parties or events.

  • Try adding 1 x 5ml spoon of fresh herbs to the dough.