Cardamom Orange Blossom Flatbread

Cardamom Orange Blossom Flatbread

Pillowy flatbread scented with cardamom and a floral hint of orange blossom water.

Total 2 hr 15 min Makes 8 flatbreads Calories 268/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

This yeasted flatbread blends warm cardamom with the delicate perfume of orange blossom water, creating a soft, pliable bread with a lightly sweet aroma. It pairs well with honey, soft cheeses, or a cup of spiced tea, and makes an inviting addition to a brunch spread or Middle Eastern inspired meal.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Method

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, instant yeast, salt, and ground cardamom.

  2. Add the warm water, yogurt, olive oil, honey, and orange blossom water. Mix with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.

  3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface, or in a stand mixer, until smooth and elastic.

  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.

  5. Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.

  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into an oval about 1/4 inch thick.

  7. Heat a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each flatbread for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until puffed and lightly charred in spots.

  8. Stack the cooked flatbreads under a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft as you finish the batch.

  9. Brush the warm flatbreads with melted butter and sprinkle with orange zest before serving.

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    Cardamom Orange Blossom Flatbread

    This yeasted flatbread blends warm cardamom with the delicate perfume of orange blossom water, creating a soft, pliable bread with a lightly sweet aroma. It pairs well with honey, soft cheeses, or a cup of spiced tea, and makes an inviting addition to a brunch spread or Middle Eastern inspired meal.

    2 hr 15 min 8 flatbreads 268 cal

    Ingredients

    • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
    • 1 cup warm water
    • 1/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 tablespoon orange zest

    Method

    1. 1

      In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, instant yeast, salt, and ground cardamom.

    2. 2

      Add the warm water, yogurt, olive oil, honey, and orange blossom water. Mix with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.

    3. 3

      Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface, or in a stand mixer, until smooth and elastic.

    4. 4

      Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.

    5. 5

      Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, cover, and rest for 10 minutes.

    6. 6

      On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into an oval about 1/4 inch thick.

    7. 7

      Heat a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each flatbread for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until puffed and lightly charred in spots.

    8. 8

      Stack the cooked flatbreads under a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft as you finish the batch.

    9. 9

      Brush the warm flatbreads with melted butter and sprinkle with orange zest before serving.