Name: Authentic Viking Flatbread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup spelt flour; 1/4 cup rye flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 cup buttermilk

Flat Bread

Viking Flatbread

Aug 19, 2025
by Adolf Hettinger
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

10 mins
TOTAL TIME

30 mins
SERVING

6 People
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Embark on a culinary journey to the Viking age with these rustic flatbreads! Crafted with a blend of ancient grains and the subtle tang of buttermilk, these hearty breads offer a delightful sourdough-like flavor, perfect for pairing with savory spreads or enjoying on their own.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup spelt flour

1/4 cup rye flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

3/4 cup buttermilk

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

26 g
Cholesterol

1 mg
Fiber

2 g
Protein

5 g
Saturated Fat

0 g
Sodium

269 mg
Sugar

2 g
Fat

1 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, spelt flour, rye flour, and kosher salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. (2 minutes)

02

Step

Gradually pour in the buttermilk, stirring until a shaggy dough begins to form. (3 minutes)

03

Step

Using your hands, work the dough until it comes together into a cohesive ball, ensuring the sides of the bowl are clean. (5 minutes)

04

Step

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead gently, using minimal flour to prevent sticking, until a smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky dough forms. (2 minutes)

05

Step

Cover the dough with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.

06

Step

Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. (3 minutes)

07

Step

On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a thin circle, approximately 1/8-inch thick. (10 minutes)

08

Step

Heat a dry cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place a flatbread in the pan and cook until browned and blistered, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. (12 minutes)

09

Step

As each flatbread is cooked, stack them on a plate and cover with a dry kitchen towel to keep them warm and pliable.

10

Step

Let the stacked flatbreads rest, covered, for about 10 minutes before serving.

For a richer flavor, try using a combination of whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour.
If the dough is too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices, such as caraway seeds or dill, to add your own unique twist to the flatbreads.
Serve these flatbreads with your favorite dips, spreads, or as a side to hearty stews and soups.

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