Can I use low-fat cottage cheese instead?

I don't recommend it based on my experience. Low-fat cottage cheese has too much moisture and will make your dough wet and difficult to work with. The dough won't hold its shape when rolling and can turn out gummy after baking. Full-fat creates the best texture and flavor in this cottage cheese flatbread recipe.

What if I don't have self-rising flour?

Make your own by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt to each cup of all-purpose flour. Mix well before adding to the cottage cheese. Just remember not to add additional salt to the recipe if you've already added it to your flour mixture.

Can I cook this cottage cheese flatbread in a skillet instead of baking?

Absolutely. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil or butter. Cook each flatbread for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. This method gives you a more rustic, charred result similar to naan bread, and it's perfect when you don't want to heat up the oven.

Easy Cottage Cheese Flatbread Recipe: Just 2 Ingredients & Incredibly Delicious

Cottage Cheese Flatbread: The 2-Ingredient Viral Recipe Taking Over My Kitchen

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This viral cottage cheese flatbread is incredibly easy to make with just two main ingredients. High-protein, low-carb alternative to traditional bread, perfect for sandwiches, pizza bases, or snacks.

Author: James Carter Jr
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 flatbreads 1x
Category: Bread
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/4 teaspoon salt (only if your self-rising flour doesn’t contain it)
Optional: garlic powder, dried herbs, or everything bagel seasoning

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese and self-rising flour. Blend for 30-45 seconds until a smooth, sticky dough forms. If you don’t have a blender, mash the cottage cheese with a fork and mix vigorously with the flour.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 1 minute until it comes together.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Roll out each portion on a floured surface into roughly an 8-9 inch circle or oval, about 1/4 inch thick.
Place the flatbreads on the prepared baking sheet. If adding seasonings, lightly brush with water or olive oil and sprinkle them on top.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the flatbread is cooked through.
After initial baking, for extra crispiness, flip the flatbreads and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Notes

Using full-fat cottage cheese is crucial for the best texture and flavor. Low-fat versions make the dough too wet and difficult to work with.
Self-rising flour is essential. If you only have all-purpose flour, make your own by adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt per cup of all-purpose flour. Don’t add extra salt to the dough if using this homemade mix.
The dough will be stickier than traditional bread dough – this is normal. Keep your hands lightly floured or damp to prevent sticking.
Each flatbread will be approximately 8-10 inches in diameter when rolled to 1/4 inch thickness.
For pizza base, after initial bake, add sauce and toppings, then bake for another 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Can be cooked in a hot, oiled cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side for a rustic, charred result.
Let flatbreads cool for 2-3 minutes after baking – they will crisp slightly as they cool.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 flatbread
Calories: 200 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 680 mg
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 14 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg

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