These grilled flatbreads with olive oil and sea salt are soft, charred in spots and wonderfully useful on a barbecue table. They are ideal for scooping sauces, catching juices and serving alongside smoky meats, spiced ribs and cool yoghurt-based sides.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and fine sea salt. Add the Greek yoghurt and olive oil, then stir until the mixture comes together into a rough dough.
Knead briefly
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth. If it’s very sticky, add a little more flour, but only enough to make it manageable.
Divide and shape
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each one into a ball, then flatten and roll into rough oval or round flatbreads about 3 to 4 mm thick.
Heat the BBQ
Set the BBQ for medium-high direct heat. Clean and lightly oil the grill if needed so the breads release easily.
Grill the flatbreads
Place the flatbreads on the grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until puffed in places with charred patches and cooked through. Work in batches if needed.
Brush and finish
As each flatbread comes off the grill, brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Stack them under a tea towel to keep warm and soft.
Notes
This is a yoghurt flatbread dough, which means it’s quick, forgiving and does not require any yeast-related patience. The yoghurt keeps the dough soft and helps the breads stay tender after grilling, which is exactly what I want when they’re heading to the barbecue rather than a bread basket with delusions of grandeur.Plain flour works perfectly here. If the dough feels a little sticky, I add a touch more flour while shaping, though I try not to overdo it because too much flour can make the flatbreads tougher than I’d like. I want them soft and flexible, not stern and dry.