🇮🇸 Icelandic Cuisine

Flatkökur

Icelandic Flatbread

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 8

Difficulty Easy

Calories 163 kcal

Simple, pan-fried Icelandic flatbread made with rye and wheat flour, cooked on a griddle. A staple accompaniment to every traditional meal.

Ingredients

1 Mix both flours, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2 Add warm water and oil, stir until a soft dough forms.
3 Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece very thin on a floured surface.
4 Heat a dry griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
5 Cook each flatbread for 2-3 minutes per side until brown spots appear and bread puffs slightly.
6 Stack cooked flatbreads and wrap in a clean cloth to keep warm and soft.

Did You Know?

Flatkökur were originally baked on hot stones beside the fire, the same method used by Viking settlers over a thousand years ago.