🍞✨ 20-Minute Homemade Mediterranean Bread

📝 Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1 cup warm water

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin for Mediterranean flavor)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough (5 minutes)

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:

   • Flour

   • Baking powder

   • Salt

   • Sugar

2. Add warm water and olive oil.

3. Stir with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.

4. Knead lightly by hand (30–45 seconds) until the dough comes together smoothly.

   • Do NOT over-knead — this stays quick and easy.

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2. Shape (1 minute)

• Form the dough into a round or oval loaf.

• Or divide into 6 mini flatbreads.

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3. Cook or Bake (14 minutes)

You have two Mediterranean methods:

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A) Skillet Method (best for Mediterranean-style flatbreads)

1. Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat.

2. Lightly oil the surface.

3. Place the dough (whole or divided) in the pan.

4. Cook 5–7 minutes per side, until golden and puffed.

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B) Oven Method (loaf style)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Place bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

3. Brush with olive oil.

4. Bake 14–17 minutes, until lightly golden.

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🌿 Mediterranean Serving Ideas

Brush warm bread with:

• Olive oil + oregano

• Olive oil + za’atar

• Olive oil + garlic + parsley

• A sprinkle of sesame or nigella seeds

Serve with:

• Hummus

• Labneh

• Olive tapenade

• Feta + tomatoes

• Olive oil + balsamic dip