Cuban Flatbread Recipe
Crispy flatbread, tender shredded carnitas pork, sliced ham, melted Swiss cheese, and pickles. Finished with a drizzle of
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Ingredients
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Flatbread
Filling
Topping
Method
Flatbread Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix well.
- 2
Add Wet Ingredients
Gradually add water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Rest the Dough
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 5
Roll Out the Dough
After resting, divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle about 1/4 inch thick.
Cooking the Flatbread
- 6
Cook the Flatbread
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each flatbread for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
Assembling the Flatbread
- 7
Layer the Ingredients
On one half of each flatbread, layer shredded carnitas, sliced ham, shredded Swiss cheese, and pickles.
- 8
Add Mustard
Drizzle mustard over the layers.
Finishing Touches
- 9
Fold and Drizzle
Fold the flatbread over the filling, pressing gently. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
