Vegan Fladenbrot (German Flatbread)

Discover the perfect recipe for Vegan Fladenbrot, a soft and airy German flatbread that’s both versatile and completely plant-based. This homemade flatbread combines simple pantry staples—like all-purpose flour, olive oil, and active dry yeast—for a dough that’s irresistibly fluffy yet easy to work with. Topped with a sprinkling of nutty sesame seeds and optional aromatic nigella seeds, this traditional favorite transforms into a crowd-pleasing treat. With only 15 minutes of baking time and a delightfully chewy texture, it’s ideal as a side for soups, wraps, or Mediterranean spreads like hummus. Impress your guests with this quick and satisfying recipe for authentic vegan German bread, perfect for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:80 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:95 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams all-purpose flour
• 7 grams active dry yeast
• 300 milliliters lukewarm water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon nigella seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the lukewarm water with the sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it's frothy, to activate the yeast.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture along with the olive oil.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients together to form a dough. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 5

Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 6

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Divide it into two equal portions.

Step 7

Roll each portion into a flat oval shape, about 1 cm (0.4 inches) thick. Transfer the flatbreads to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

Using your fingertips, make dimples all over the surface of the flatbreads.

Step 9

Sprinkle the sesame seeds and nigella seeds, if using, evenly over the top of each flatbread.

Step 10

Bake the flatbreads in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 11

Remove the flatbreads from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(886.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2361.9

Total Fat 58.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2386.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 393.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Protein 58.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144.4mg	0%
Iron 29.3mg	0%
Potassium 854.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.5%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 67.5%