Ingredients (Simple Pantry Staples)
🫓 Dough Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup warm milk or water (add gradually)
🧀 Filling
- 1½–2 cups grated cheese
(mozzarella, mild cheddar, or a mix) - Optional: a little crumbled cheese (like feta or farmer’s cheese)
🧈 For Layering & Cooking
- 4–5 tablespoons butter, melted
- Extra oil or butter for the pan
🥣 Step-by-Step Preparation
🥄 Step 1: Make the Dough
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Add oil, then gradually add warm milk (or water), mixing until a soft dough forms.
Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
👉 The dough should be soft, not sticky.
🧘 Step 2: Rest the Dough
Cover the dough and let it rest for 30–40 minutes. This step is crucial—it relaxes the gluten and makes rolling easy.
🔪 Dividing & Shaping
✂️ Step 3: Divide
Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Lightly oil them and cover to prevent drying.
🫓 Step 4: Roll Thin
Roll each dough ball into a very thin circle, almost transparent if possible.
Brush lightly with melted butter.
🧀 Layering the Cheese
🧀 Step 5: Add Filling
Sprinkle a thin, even layer of cheese over the rolled dough.
Fold the dough:
- Fold in half
- Brush with butter
- Fold again to form a square or roll gently into a spiral
This creates the beautiful layers you see in the image.
🧈 Step 6: Final Rest
Let the shaped breads rest for 5–10 minutes before cooking. This keeps them tender.
🍳 Cooking on the Pan
🔥 Step 7: Heat the Pan
Heat a non-stick or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Lightly grease with butter or oil.
🫓 Step 8: Cook Slowly
Place one flatbread in the pan.
Cook for:
- 2–3 minutes per side
- Flip when golden spots appear
Brush with melted butter while cooking.
👉 Cook slowly to melt the cheese fully without burning.
🧈 Step 9: Stack & Serve
As each bread finishes, stack them and brush lightly with butter to keep them soft and warm—just like in the image.
🧁 Texture & Taste
- Outside: Lightly crisp with golden spots
- Inside: Soft, layered, cheesy, and elastic
- Flavor: Buttery, milky, comforting
Each bite pulls apart in tender layers.
🌈 Delicious Variations
🌿 Herb Flatbread
Add chopped parsley or green onions to the cheese.
🌶️ Spicy Version
Sprinkle chili flakes or black pepper into the filling.
🥔 Potato & Cheese
Add mashed seasoned potatoes for a heartier bread.
🍯 Sweet Option
Skip cheese, add butter + sugar or honey for a breakfast treat.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve these flatbreads:
- With tea or coffee
- With yogurt or labneh
- Alongside eggs
- As a sandwich wrap
- With soups or stews
They’re amazing fresh off the pan, but still delicious reheated.
📦 Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerate up to 3 days
- Reheat on a dry pan for best texture
- Freeze uncooked shaped breads for later use
💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Results
- Roll the dough very thin
- Always rest the dough
- Use low to medium heat
- Don’t overload with cheese
- Butter while hot for softness
❤️ Final Thoughts
This cheesy layered flatbread proves that the simplest ingredients can create something truly special. Soft, buttery, and endlessly comforting, it’s the kind of recipe you make once—and then keep coming back to.