Crispy flatbread

104 min
hard
4 ingredients

Crispy flatbread

Crispy flatbread is a traditional recipe with roots in various cultures around the world. In Latin America, although it varies in name and preparation, this type of bread is commonly known as "tortitas" or "crispy pancakes" in some countries, while in others it may have different names related to its texture or cooking method. Its origin dates back to ancient times, when a way to make quick and easy bread was sought, using simple ingredients and methods that did not require a wood-fired oven or long fermentation times.

This bread has evolved over the years and in different Latin American countries it has been adapted with local ingredients, but the essence of a flat, thin, and crispy bread remains. This type of bread is often used to accompany meals, spread with sauces, or simply enjoyed as a snack. Its simplicity and versatility make it a classic homemade recipe.

How to Make Crispy Flatbread

To stretch: 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose white flour, crumble the yeast into a mixing bowl.

Pour in the water.

Stir to dissolve the yeast.

Add salt and bread flour.

Knead until an elastic dough is obtained.

Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface.

Cut into 3 parts.

Shape each part into a sausage and cut it into 8 pieces.

Shape each piece into a round ball.

Cover and let rest for about 30 minutes.

Roll out each ball into a very thin circle.

Do not knead! Roll and turn the flatbread several times.

When it is very thin, approximately 2 mm, prick it very closely with a fork.

Make a hole in the middle of each flatbread.

Place two flatbreads on each baking tray.

Bake immediately at 275°C / 525°F for 3 - 4 minutes.

Cool on a rack.

Ingredients:
Compressed fresh yeast, water, salt, 4-grain bread flour.

Pan plano crujiente

Ingredients (4)

  • Fresh compressed yeast
  • Water
  • Salt
  • Four-grain bread flour

Instructions (22 steps)

  1. 1 To stretch: 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose white flour
  2. 2 crumble the yeast into a mixing bowl
  3. 3 Pour in the water
  4. 4 Stir to dissolve the yeast
  5. 5 Add salt and bread flour
  6. 6 Knead until an elastic dough is obtained
  7. 7 Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface
  8. 8 Cut into 3 parts
  9. 9 Shape each part into a sausage and cut it into 8 pieces
  10. 10 Shape each piece into a round ball
  11. 11 Cover and let rest for about 30 minutes
  12. 12 Stretch each ball into a very thin circle
  13. 13 n
  14. 14 b
  15. 15 Do not knead! Roll and turn the flatbread several times
  16. 16 When very thin
  17. 17 approximately 2 mm
  18. 18 prick it very closely with a fork
  19. 19 Make a hole in the middle of each flatbread
  20. 20 Place two flatbreads on each baking tray
  21. 21 Bake immediately at 275°C / 525°F for 3 - 4 minutes
  22. 22 Cool on a rack