5 Ingredient Skillet Flatbread (saj bread style recipe)

0 Mix the wet base:In a large bowl, add sugar or honey and warm water. Stir to dissolve.Sprinkle instant yeast evenly over the top of the water. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes until slightly foamy.
2 Add dry ingredients and oil:Add flour, salt, and 3 tablespoons olive oil to the bowl.Mix with a spoon until a dough forms — it will be slightly sticky at first.
4 Knead the dough:Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of flour on a clean surface.Transfer the dough and knead with the palm of your hand for 3–5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
6 Rest the dough (optional):Cover and let the dough rest for 5–10 minutes to make it easier to roll out.
8 Shape into flatbreads:Divide the dough into 8 small balls, about 2 inches wide each.Using a rolling pin, roll each ball into a circle or oval — as thin or thick as you like.
9 Cook the flatbreads:Heat a cast iron or nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot, then lower to medium or medium-low heat.Place one rolled-out flatbread onto the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until you see bubbles and light golden-brown spots underneath.
10 Flip and add toppings (optional): Flip the flatbread. On the cooked side, spread za’atar paste, cheese, or a mix of both.For za’atar bread, brush on the paste evenly.For cheese, sprinkle it right after flipping so it melts as the second side cooks.You can also add pasta sauce + cheese to make a mini pizza pocket.
11 Serve warm: Enjoy the flatbreads plain, or fold them in half to make a warm sandwich. Serve with labneh, yogurt, or fresh veggies.