Make Your Own Flatbread and Serve with a Variety of Toppings

I really like Flatbread and I like this simple recipe for it.

Here's what you'll need:
A Tortilla Press if you have one.
A Cast Iron Griddle on the Stove or a Tortilla Griddle.

3 C Flour
1 tsp Salt
2 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
3 TBS Crisco Vegetable Shortening
3/4 C Warm Water
1/4 C Warm Milk

On a Pastry Board, a Marble Surface a Counter Top or in a Large Mixing Bowl:
Flour, in a Mound.
Sprinkle with the Salt.
Sprinkle with Baking Powder.
Mix well by hand.

Make a Well in the Center.

Add:
Shortening
Mix by hand  rubbing it into the Flour until Combined.
Lumps are OK.

Make another Well in the Center.
Add:
Water
Milk
Mix by Hand until Dough forms.
Add:
A small amount of additional Water if needed.

The Dough should be Soft but not Sticky.

Knead it a few times.
Roll into a Log.

Divide the Log into 6 equal pieces.

Form each piece into a Ball.
Set aside, sprinkle with additional Flour.
Allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Heat the Griddle on Medium Heat.
Flatten the Balls into a 9" circle, either by Hand or in a Tortilla Press.
Transfer to a Tea Towel in a Stack.


Reduce Heat to Low.
Heat each piece of Bread on the Griddle.
Heat until browned on both sides.


To Serve, Brush with a thin layer of Olive Oil and sprinkle with Sea Salt.
Serve with some of the following Toppings.

Blue Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Pear Slices and Balsamic Vinegar.
Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese Slices and Chopped Fresh Basil.
Scramble Eggs topped with Shredded Cheese.
Cooked Hamburger or Meatless Ground (pre cooked in Vegetable Oil), Taco Seasoning, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Onion, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Top with Salsa and Sour Cream.
Goat Cheese, Sliced Fresh Figs, Honey.
Thin Sliced Smoked Salmon, Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves and Diced Red Onion.


Enjoy!
Peace in the Kitchen!