Cheese-Filled Flatbread Recipe

Cheese-Filled Flatbread is one of the most popular baked breads in traditional regional cooking. With its soft dough and generously melted semi-hard cheese, it offers a comforting and satisfying meal. Suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this flatbread can be easily prepared at home.

In this recipe, you will find the ingredients and step-by-step instructions needed to make perfectly soft and flavorful cheese-filled flatbread.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup warm milk

• ½ cup warm water

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 packet instant yeast (10 g) or ½ packet fresh yeast

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Filling:

• 2 cups grated semi-hard melting cheese

• 1 tablespoon butter (for brushing on top)

How to Make Cheese-Filled Flatbread

• Sift the flour into a large bowl and make a well in the center.

• Add the yeast, sugar, and warm milk, then let it rest for 5 minutes.

• Add the salt and olive oil and begin kneading.

• Gradually add the warm water and knead until a soft dough forms.

• Cover the dough and let it rise for about 1 hour.

Shaping and Baking

• Divide the risen dough into 4 equal portions.

• Roll each portion lengthwise into an oval flatbread shape.

• Spread the grated cheese evenly along the center of each piece.

• Fold the edges inward to form a boat-shaped bread.

• Bake in a preheated 220°C (428°F) oven for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.

• Brush the edges with butter while hot for extra softness and flavor.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the cheese-filled flatbread hot. It pairs well with hot tea or a cold yogurt-based drink. Brushing with additional butter enhances both texture and richness.

With this simple and delicious recipe, you can easily prepare soft and satisfying cheese-filled flatbreads at home. Enjoy! 🥖🧀