Fluffy Cottage Cheese Flatbread (Printable)

Soft, golden flatbreads with a subtle tang from cottage cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
02 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
03 - ¼ teaspoon fine salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, optional

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese, well drained
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for cooking
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh chopped herbs such as parsley or chives, optional
09 - 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if needed for dough consistency

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder until evenly combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine the drained cottage cheese, egg, olive oil, and chopped herbs. Use a fork or small whisk to break up curds until the mixture is relatively smooth.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms. If the dough feels too dry or crumbly, add water 1 teaspoon at a time until it comes together into a soft, slightly sticky ball.
04 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Fold and press the dough about 6 to 8 times, just enough to bring it into a cohesive ball. Do not over-knead.
05 - Cover the dough ball with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
06 - After resting, divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a smooth ball. Using a rolling pin or your hands, flatten each ball into a round flatbread about ¼ inch thick, dusting lightly with flour as needed.
07 - Warm a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with olive oil.
08 - Place one rolled flatbread in the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form and the underside is golden brown.
09 - Flip and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Adjust heat as needed.
10 - Transfer cooked flatbread to a plate and cover with a clean towel to keep warm and soft. Repeat with remaining dough, adding more oil if necessary. Serve warm as a wrap, with dips, or as a pizza base with your favorite toppings.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It needs just a handful of everyday staples, no yeast, no waiting around for dough to rise.
  • The cottage cheese makes them softer and lighter than most stovetop breads, with a gentle tang that keeps each bite interesting.
  • They're endlessly adaptable: wrap them around leftovers, dunk them in hummus, or load them up like tiny pizzas.
  • You can go from mixing bowl to warm bread in under half an hour, perfect for when hunger hits hard and fast.
02 -
  • Drain the cottage cheese well or the dough will turn wet and sticky, making it impossible to roll without adding too much extra flour.
  • Don't skip the rest time, those ten minutes let the dough relax so it rolls out smoothly instead of springing back like elastic.
  • Keep the heat at medium, too hot and the outside burns before the inside cooks, too low and they turn dry and pale.
  • Cover cooked flatbreads immediately with a towel, the trapped steam keeps them soft and pliable instead of stiff and cracker-like.
03 -
  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for the richest flavor and softest texture, low-fat versions can make the dough a little dry and less flavorful.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, press the dough out with your palms and fingers, turning it as you go for an even thickness.
  • Taste a pinch of the raw dough after mixing and adjust the salt or garlic powder before cooking, it's easier to fix seasoning early than after they're done.
  • Keep a small bowl of flour nearby while rolling so you can dust as needed without interrupting your rhythm.
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