Kattama (Layered Skillet Flatbread)
BreadKyrgyzstan

KattamaLayered Skillet Flatbread

This flaky flatbread is made by rolling and coiling the dough with fat to create delicate layers before cooking it in a skillet. It is crisp on the outside, tender within, and a natural partner for stews, tea, or simple dairy dishes.

Prep

45m

Cook

20m

Serves

4

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
578kcal

Calories

11g

Protein

20g

Fat

86g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Dough

  • 450g
    All-Purpose Flour
  • 220ml
    Water
  • 6g
    Salt

Layering

  • 60g
    Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 30ml
    Vegetable Oil

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Mix the all-purpose flour and salt, then add the water and knead until smooth. Cover and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

  2. 02

    Roll the dough into a thin sheet.

  3. 03

    Brush the sheet with the unsalted butter and the vegetable oil, then roll it up tightly and coil it into a round.

  4. 04

    Flatten the coil gently and let it rest for 10 minutes.

  5. 05

    Cook the flatbread in a skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.

  6. 06

    Rest briefly before slicing and serving.

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