Oat Flour Flatbread Recipe

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This gluten-free oat flour flatbread is very easy to make and surprisingly versatile.

Oat flour is a delicious, healthy alternative to wheat flour. And you can use it to make thin, quick flatbread for a healthy and tasty snack. It’s slightly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. It’s perfect for enjoying with soup, using it as a sandwich, or even making a flatbread pizza. You can even use them like a tortilla or tostada.

Why Oat Flour Flatbread?

As many of you know, I’ve had blood sugar problems my entire life. Living with constant blood sugar fluctuations, however, doesn’t have to be anybody’s fate. And even non-diabetics can benefit from balancing their blood sugar.

But I still love my bread. So I find ways to use low-glycemic oat flour for making all kinds of things from pancakes and waffles to flatbreads. Because life just wouldn’t be worth living without the Saturday morning pancakes Mini Chef and I have every week. And if I’m being honest, soups and stews without a side of bread always feel a bit lacking. After all, they say “bread is the staff of life”. But only if you aren’t annihilating your pancreas by eating it.

Does Oat Flour Rise With Yeast?

The short answer is, no. You can certainly activate yeast with warm water and a little sweetener, but oat flour doesn’t have the glutenous structure that yeast interacts with to make dough rise. So oat flour is great for some things, but not for all things.

Can Oat Flour Replace All-Purpose Flour?

Depends on the recipe. If it’s a recipe that doesn’t need to rise (like bread) then yes. You can substitute. But if your recipe needs to rise, then there is only so much you can substitute without ruining your baked goodies.

Oat flour can be used to replace up to 20% of the flour in most baked goods.

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What If I Can’t Find Oat Flour At The Store?

Make your own oat flour! It’s super easy to do. Just use a dry blender or food processor to blend traditional oats or rolled oats until they reach a flour-like texture or consistency. (Do not use quick cooking oats for this). A high speed blender will make quick work of this!

Are Flatbreads Gluten Free?

In most cases, no. Particularly commercially prepared flatbread. Most are made with regular, processed, white flour. However, gluten-free flatbread can easily be made by using gluten-free ingredients. In fact, flatbreads are perfect for this because they don’t need to rise.

Can You Use Other Gluten-Free Flours?

In theory, you can. Yes. But the only ones I’ve tested are linked below. I cannot vouch for other flours.

Dairy-Free Flatbread – About The Yogurt

While this recipe calls for yogurt, you can use any kind of yogurt. In fact, I used a cashew-based, plain yogurt. Use any plain yogurt you like best.

Note that different yogurts can have an effect on how much flour this recipe needs You may need to add an additional ¼ cup of your yogurt is more fluid. Thicker yogurts like Greek yogurt may not need the additional flour. Start with the basic measurement, and add more if needed.

Recipe Variations For Oat Flour Flatbread

This recipe is a basic dough. It has no extra flavorings. It’s great on its own, thanks to the nutty flavor of oat flour. But that doesn’t mean you can’t play around with it a bit. Just keep in mind what you’ll be eating the bread with before you mix things in. Here are some ideas for seasonings you can mix into the dough:

• Garlic powder
• Turmeric powder
• Chili powder
• Onion powder
• Everything Bagel Seasoning
• Cayenne pepper
• Ground cumin
• Ranch mix
• Paprika
• Saffron
• Parsley
• Basil

What Dishes To Serve Flatbread With

This type of flatbread will go well with many dishes. It doesn’t bend like wraps do (sorry, this is not for tacos or burritos), but it definitely is great for dipping and sopping up sauces. Serve this with any number of curries, lentil dishes, soups, stews, chowders or chili.

Oat Flour Flatbread Topping Ideas

While this recipe calls for garlic butter with parsley for garnish, you can top your flatbread with whatever you’d like. Here are some ideas:

• Cheese
• pizza toppings
• Vegetables
• Honey and cinnamon
• Tahini
• Hummus
• Sliced tomatoes
• Yogurt

About The Ingredients

Yogurt – see notes about yogurt above.

Water – Use any filtered water you are comfortable using.

Oat flour – Make sure it’s gluten-free if you need that.

Arrowroot flour – Cornstarch can be used if you don’t have arrowroot. You can also use cassava flour.

Baking powder – Make sure it’s newer.

Salt – I used pink Himalayan salt, but you can use whatever you normally cook or bake with.

How to Make Oat Flour Flatbread

Step 1 – Measure

Measure and add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2 – Knead

Stir with a wooden spoon to get the dough going, and then start kneading by hand.

Step 3 – Add additional flour if needed

If the dough is very wet, you can add an additional ¼ cup of oat flour.

Step 4 – Rest the dough

Once you have a good, firm dough, roll it into one large ball and let it sit for a minute or two while you clean your hands.

Step 5 – Dough balls

Roll individual balls that are uniform in size. Generally speaking, 1 walnut-sized ball will give you a small flatbread that is appropriate for a small child. 2 walnut-sized balls rolled together will give you a medium-sized flatbread. 3 walnut-sized dough balls rolled together will give you a nice, large flatbread.

Step 6 – Rolling out the flatbread

Roll the dough to a ¼-inch thickness. They will thicken up during cooking. If your dough is at all sticky, you can roll it out on a floured surface. But typically, a non-floured surface should work just fine. I did this on parchment paper.

Step 7 – Prep the skillet

Oil and heat a skillet.

Step 8 – Cook the flatbread

Place a flatbread on the hot, oiled skillet and cook it like a pancake, making sure to flip it as needed. These will not turn golden brown like a wheat-based naan, but you will see little flecks of brown here and there when they are done. Remember to keep the heat low to medium heat. High heat will cook the outside, but the inside will remain raw if you cook these too fast. Be patient and let them cook over a lower heat.

Step 9 – Prep the garlic butter

Chop a garlic clove or two. Melt the butter in a small pot. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and simmer it in the butter for one minute. Then remove from heat and allow to cool just a little.

Step 10 – Garnish the flatbread

Pour the garlic butter over the flatbread and then sprinkle it with chopped parsley.

Step 11 – Finally

Serve.

How To Serve Oat Flour Flatbread

These are best served hot off the skillet. But if you have extras that you want to serve on another day, you can either serve them warm by reheating them for a few minutes on a dry skillet, or you can let them come to room temperature and serve them that way. They are not at their best when cold.

How To Store Oat Flour Flatbread

Have leftovers? These are easiest to store in a zipper-top, food-safe bag. But you can also store them in an airtight container. Keep them in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days.

To freeze, wrap them very well and keep them in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Recipe Supplies

For this recipe, you’ll need a large mixing bowl, a skillet, and a rolling pin. You can purchase any of the items below on Amazon by clicking on the image. (Affiliate links)

More Healthy Flatbread Recipes

• Whole Wheat Naan
• Sweet Potato Flatbread
• Chickpea Flour Flatbread

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