Tear & Share Steamed Flatbread, Vegan and Delicious!

This Tear & Share Steamed Flatbread is super quick, super easy, no yeast, and ready in less than 20 minutes.  Perfect when you want tasty bread in a hurry!

And what’s more, you don’t need an oven or bread flour, I use self-raising flour and it works perfectly.

How To Make Tear & Share Steamed Flatbread

Equipment you will need

Kitchen scales

measuring jug

Mixing bowl

Measuring spoons

Rolling pin

Large saucepan with a lid

Step 1 – Place the flour, salt, coriander, and chilli flakes (if using) into a bowl, mix together and add the water. The chillies add a little spicy kick but they are optional. The coriander gives a lovely flavour that is enhanced by the cumin seeds on top. However, if you are not a cumin fan then top with a herb you like.

Step 2 – Using your hand, bring together to make a dough and gently knead for a minute or so. This is so simple it really isn’t worth using a processor with a dough hook.

A soft dough comes together really quickly. It should feel soft and moist but not sticking to your fingers. I find different brands of flour may need different quantities of water, so if a little too wet and sticky, add a bit more flour and if too dry, add a bit more water, but only a bit or it will become too sticky.

Step 3 – Roll out the dough, on a lightly floured surface, into a circle measuring approximately 3mm high. I roll mine out to approximately 23cm / 9 inches diameter but you do not need to be precise. It’s more important that it fits your pan without touching the sides.

I use a silicone rolling mat for this but a flat surface will suffice.

If you haven’t got a rolling pin then a bottle will do the job – I have been known to use an empty wine bottle for rolling out dough when I was first learning how to cook!

Step 4 – Place on a sheet of kitchen foil, that is large enough to form a bowl around the dough. Curl the edges in slightly on the top of the foil. Sprinkle the top of the dough with the cumin seeds.

Step 5 – Pour the freshly boiled water in a large pan with a lid, and place the foil with the dough onto the water. It’s important that the pan is large enough that the foil does not touch the edges of the pan.

Step 6 – Cover and bring the water back to the boil. Reduce the heat but keep the water to a simmer.

Step 7 – Steam the dough in the pan for 12 minutes, until the dough has risen slightly and is firm to the touch when pressed.

It is so light and delicious I can’t stop making it!

Step 8 – Serve with curries like my Potato & Vegetable Curry.

It also goes great with Guacamole, Hummus, and soups like my Carrot & chickpea.

If you enjoy this lovely steamed flatbread as much as me and my husband do, I would love it if you left me a comment in the comments box below. ????????

Happy Flatbread making and ENJOY!