18 flatbread recipes

Italian flatbread with pear, walnut and gorgonzola

The combination of gorgonzola, pears and walnuts is usually found in a salad but works brilliantly on this molten cheesy bread. It’s great hot but equally good for lunchboxes the day after.

Wild garlic and cheddar flatbreads

These are simple, pillowy and perfect for serving in a meze spread. Cheddar and wild garlic make a punchy duo to flavour the dough.

Vegetarian BBQ flatbreads

Load shop-bought flatbreads with courgette, peas, asparagus and ricotta to make an exciting veggie BBQ option. Some crispy chorizo, pancetta or even a few slithers of smoked salmon would work well, too.

Naan bread

These homemade naans take a little effort but the results make it worth it – the naans should be nicely golden and blistered on the outside, and soft and fluffy inside.

Chapatis

Homemade chapatis are deceptively easy to make at home with only a handful of ingredients – ideal for mopping up saucy curries or dhals.

Roast potato focaccia

This gorgeous sharing bread is studded with roast potatoes – perfect if you’ve got any left over from a Sunday roast.

Roti canai

We share our test kitchen secrets and techniques on how to make the classic crisp layered bread, roti canai. Super easy, super quick, all you need is a well-oiled surface.

Easy flatbreads

Pile in-season courgette onto shop-bought flatbreads for a light supper or al fresco lunch. Simply toss the courgette strips in dressing, then assemble.

Mussel flatbreads with tarragon butter

These flatbreads make an impressive starter or light snack with drinks and other nibbles – serve with extra mussel butter on the side and a sprinkle of tarragon.

Transylvanian griddle breads

Blistered, honey-drizzled flatbreads are stuffed with set cottage cheese in this traditional Romanian recipe.

Focaccia bread with rosemary and olive oil

Check out our simple but flavoursome focaccia with rosemary and olive oil. This incredibly moreish bread recipe is easy to make and is the perfect side or pre-meal snack.

Naan bread with sesame seeds

The ideal accompaniment to any curry dish, this Indian flatbread is kicked up a notch with the crunch of sesame seeds. No yeast? No problem, this bread doesn't need it. Click here for more bread recipes without yeast.

Fougasse

Try our best fougasse recipe, a moreish white loaf slashed to resemble an ear of wheat. This Provençal flat loaf is the much-loved French equivalent of focaccia.

Homemade flatbread with dukkah goat's cheese

This super simple flatbread recipe has only two ingredients. We love it smeared with dukkah-crusted goat's cheese, but it also makes a great side dish for curries, tagines and stews, and a good base for flatbread pizzas.

Cheese naan

It might not be strictly authentic, but we love cheese naan bread. This recipe takes it to the next level, using two different cheeses and adding a kick of chilli. It looks and tastes great but is easy to make, thanks to step-by-step help.

Hot tomato, feta and rosemary bread

Use slow-roasted chilli tomatoes from a jar as a quick flavour explosion to top this easy flatbread. Ideal for a simple entertaining dish for your next gathering.

Lavash with baba ganoush

Lavash is a Middle Eastern flatbread made with flour, salt and water. Here, we've added sumac and sesame seeds for extra flavour, and served it with a dip of creamy baba ganoush.