Lebanese Mountain Flatbread
Lebanese Mountain Flatbread is paper-thin with soft, airy pockets and delicate blistering that gives each bite a toasty aroma. Lightly olive-oil scented and gently salted, it’s ideal for wrapping grilled meats, scooping mezze, or pairing with soups and salads. Serve warm for family dinners or as a shareable starter alongside hummus and labneh.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lebanese Mountain Flatbread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Place 1/2 cup flour, yeast, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour in warm water. Whisk thoroughly for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Cover the bowl and let it sit until the mixture becomes bubbly, 30 to 60 minutes.
- 4
Drizzle in olive oil; add salt and the remaining 1 cup flour. Mix until a sticky (not wet) dough ball forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. If the mixture seems too wet, add a little more flour.
- 5
Lightly flour a work surface. Knead the dough until soft, supple, and slightly elastic, about 2 minutes. Pour a few drops of olive oil into a bowl. Transfer the dough ball to the bowl and turn it to coat the surface with oil.
- 6
Cover the bowl and place it in a warm spot. Let the dough rise until doubled in size, 60 to 90 minutes.
- 7
Transfer the dough to a work surface and knead to remove air bubbles, about 1 minute. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
- 8
Lightly flour a work surface; the dough may be sticky, so use enough flour to keep it from sticking to the surface or your hands (but less flour is best). Break off a piece of dough slightly smaller than a golf ball. Roll it into a smooth ball. Flatten and roll it out into a circle about 1/8 inch thick.
- 9
Invert a smooth mixing bowl on the work surface and lightly flour the bottom. Lightly stretch the dough and place the dough circle on the floured bottom of the inverted bowl. Gently stretch the dough evenly down the sides, working around the edges, until it is very thin and translucent, or as thin as you can get it without tearing.
- 10
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Flour your hands and carefully remove the dough circle from the bottom of the bowl. Transfer to the hot skillet. Cook until blisters form and begin to brown, about 45 to 60 seconds per side.
- 11
Transfer to a dish and cover to let the bread steam so it stays moist and supple.
- Calories 112.18 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.49 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 19.93 g 7%
- Total Fat 1.6 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 8.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.22 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 0.67 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.93 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 2.45 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.49 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Lebanese Mountain Flatbread is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Olive Oil, and Salt. Each serving provides about 112.18 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lebanese Mountain Flatbread made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Olive Oil, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lebanese Mountain Flatbread?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 112.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lebanese Mountain Flatbread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Lebanese Mountain Flatbread healthy?
- Lebanese Mountain Flatbread has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 112.18 calories and 3.49 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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