Nordic-Style Flatbread

Total Time: 55 mins Difficulty: Beginner
Rustic, flexible, and perfect for toppings, dipping, or shaping.

Nordic-Style Flatbread

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 10 mins Rest Time 30 mins Total Time 55 mins

Description

Crisp, hearty, and deeply satisfying — this Swedish-inspired flatbread is made with rye and oat flours for a rustic bite and nutty flavor.

Ingredients

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Instructions

Mix dry ingredients:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the rye flour, oat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Add seeds if using.

Add wet ingredients:

  1. Stir in olive oil and warm water. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead gently until smooth. Add a splash more water if needed.

Rest the dough:

  1. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes to hydrate and relax the gluten.

Shape the flatbreads:

  1. Divide the dough into 6–8 pieces. Roll each out thinly on a floured surface. Cut into rounds, rustic shapes — or for fun, sword shapes!

Cook or bake:

  1. Pan Method (Traditional): Heat a dry cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook each flatbread for ~1–2 minutes per side until puffed and charred in spots.
  2. Oven Method: Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 6–8 minutes on a hot baking stone or sheet.

Serve:

  1. Enjoy warm with herbed Skyr dip, smoked salmon, soft cheese, or sweet toppings like cloudberry jam.

Note

Swede Dish Tips:

  • For extra crisp, roll them thinner and bake longer.
  • Add grated carrot or beet to the dough for a colorful veggie boost.
  • Make ahead & freeze — reheat in the toaster or oven.
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