Flat Bread Archives

Lebanese Zaatar (Za’atar) Bread

Traditional Lebanese bread. Crispy, flaky cracker like bread infused with fresh za’atar (similar to oregano). You can substitute oregano for za’atar, but use less. May place under broiler to brown tops.

Manaaeesh Flatbread

This flatbread with its sultry flavor makes for a unique appetizer or can be served in wedges to compliment a main course. After attending summer BBQs and pot luck get-togethers where I first tasted this unique bread, I finally persuaded my Middle Eastern friend to ask her mother for this recipe. While not at all spicy, Za’atar, common in Lebanese kitchens, is a blend of many spices that will make your taste buds sing. I often cut this flatbread into bite-size pieces and serve it with small individual bowls of a good quality extra-virgin olive oil for dipping. Double dipping allowed this way!

Focaccia Alla Genovese

This is a traditional olive oil flat bread from Genoa Italy. It takes a lot of time to make, but the extra rising time gives the bread a fabulous flavor.

Spicy Jalapeno and Bacon Flatbread

Spicy jalapeno cream cheese is spread on a flatbread crust, sprinkled with crumbled bacon, veggies, and cheese and baked until golden brown.

Finnish-American Flatbread

A very delicious Finnish flatbread made with wheat and rye flours. Cream of rye cereal can be used in place of the rye flour if coarse ground is not available.

Lefse I

A special Scandinavian treat. Beginner lefse makers might want to make only a third of the portion the first time through! Serve any number of ways. A favorite is with butter or margarine and sugar. Some people like cinnamon with this, too. Jellies make an excellent topping as do thinly sliced fried sandwich meat.

Easy Focaccia Bread

A quick and easy recipe for making focaccia bread. Begin with a loaf of thawed frozen bread dough. Knead in seasoning and brush with olive oil. Top with seasoned tomato paste and Parmesan cheese.

Algerian Bouzgene Berber Bread with Roasted Pepper Sauce

This traditional favorite comes from the northern mountain towns of Algeria. A humble, unleavened semolina flatbread compliments a zesty, roasted red-pepper sauce. The combination is fresh, simple and satisfying. We also like to have this with fried eggs.

Grandma’s Focaccia: Baraise Style

No one else in my family could make focaccia like Grandma did, and when she passed away we thought she took the recipe with her. Then one day I found it in an old recipe box and gave it a try. If Grandpa says it’s just like Grandma’s, then it must be.

Tomato Focaccia Bread

Traditional Italian sun dried tomato bread.

Spiced Naan

This Indian stuffed naan bread has a wonderful, spicy filling and is surprisingly easy to make.

How To Make Focaccia

This is such a fun and versatile bread to make. I went with a simple but classic rosemary and sea salt topping, but a web search for focaccia will turn up more than just the definition. You’ll see dozens of different and delicious toppings with which to accessorize your slab.