– Homemade Flatbread with Tzatziki –
Tzatziki is one of the greatest gifts the Greeks have shared with the world. It is a Greek yogurt based sauce loaded with simple ingredients, yet it has such a sensational and complex flavor. I love it! and I´m not ashamed to say I eat it by the boat loads! It´s super healthy and it makes a great dip for any party. I decided to create a simple and easy recipe that would include my version of tzatziki, along with some homemade flatbread. This combination of flavors is just about the greatest appetizer you can imagine, and when you serve it up to your guest, they will be blown away that you made everything from scratch! The best part……you don´t need any special skills or prior cooking experience, I have created a fool-proof recipe that anyone can follow. Your guest will think you slaved for hours to make this dish and think of you as the next master chef! Watch the video below on how to make this homemade flatbread with tzatziki, and enjoy the beautiful flavors of the Mediterranean. Salud!
Watch the Video Below on How to Make Homemade Flatbread with Tzatziki
Homemade Flatbread with Tzatziki
Ingredients
FOR THE TZATZIKI SAUCE
- 1 Small Cucumber
- 1 Cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 Clove of Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil
- 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Tbsp Dried Dill
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
FOR THE FLATBREADS
- 1 Cup of Spelt Flour
- 1 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 Tsp White Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil
- 2/5 Cup Luke Warm Water
EXTRAS
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil
- Garlic Powder
- Dried Oregano
- Sea Salt
Instructions
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Cut off about 1/2 inch from each end of a small cucumber, cut the cucumber in half and take out the seeds with a spoon
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Place a grater on top of a plate and finely grate the cucumber, then transfer the cucumber from the plate to a sieve, and with a wooden spoon, push down on the cucumber to release all the excess liquid
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Add 1 cup of greek yogurt to a bowl and add the cucumber mixture to the bowl, finely mince 1 clove of garlic and add it to the bowl, add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin Spanish olive oil, 1 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon of dried dill, season with sea salt, a generous portion of freshly cracked black pepper and mix everything together
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Cover the tzatziki with seran wrap and add it to the fridge
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For the flatbreads, add 1 cup of spelt flour to a bowl, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon of white sugar, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin Spanish olive oil, 1/3 cup of luke warm water and mix everything together until you form a dough
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Add some all-purpose flour to a flat surface and knead the dough for a couple of minutes, shape it into a design of a log, and cut it into 6 evenly sized pieces
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Roll out each piece into a circular design that is about 1/8 of an inch in thickness
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Heat a non-stick frying pan with a medium heat, once the pan get´s hot start cooking each dough between 1 to 1/12 minutes per side, placing a lid on top of the pan while cooking
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Once all your flatbreads are cooked, drizzle a kiss of extra virgin Spanish olive oil on top of each bread, season with garlic powder, dried oregano and just a hint of sea salt, then cut each bread into 4 quarters
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Add the tzatziki to a plate and design the cut flatbreads around it
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Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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