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Homemade Laffa Bread

2025-03-18

Pillowy perfection in a pan. This homemade laffa puffs and chars beautifully on a stovetop, delivering the fresh flatbread experience of a Middle Eastern grill right at home.

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Ingredients

  • 840 grams all-purpose flour
  • 1 package instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups warm water

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Add the olive oil and warm water.
  3. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes, until smooth.
  4. Cover and let rise until doubled.
  5. Divide into 12 balls.
  6. Rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Roll out each ball.
  8. Cook in a hot pan until puffed and golden.

Warm laffa, a bowl of hummus, and dinner is basically done.

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