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Gluten Free Flatbread with Herb Dipping Oil

03/20/2017 77 Comments

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Bread dipped generously into healthy oil is a favorite appetizer for many.  This gluten free flatbread with herb dipping oil is so tasty – you won’t miss the crackly baguette.

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I’ve always enjoyed this unique appetizer of bread and dipping oil but it wasn’t until recently that I learned this dipping oil can be extremely nourishing when using a high quality oil.

Extra virgin olive oil contains protective compounds but not all oils are created equal.  Recent findings indicate some EVOO on the market is diluted with commercial oils such canola oil or soybean oil.  When choosing olive oil, don’t let the label extra virgin olive oil fool you.  Often times, it’s just a marketing ploy and as consumers, we must know the source and quality of the olive oil we are purchasing.

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What to look for in EVOO?

Oleocanthal, is a high polyphenol compound that can be found in the purest form of olive oil. It is this compound that is responsible for the peppery sensation in the back of the throat when consuming oil.  Interestingly, connoisseurs use an age old custom to rate high quality oils by taking a slurp and waiting for that burning sensation followed by cough.

The reason for this unique practice is because sensor molecules found primarily in the throat latch on to these polyphenols causing one to cough.  One cough, it’s good but three coughs is even better.

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Introducing Olea Blue

Throughout lush communities in Greece, family owned farms use artisan techniques to produce an olive oil rich in polyphenols. This craft is passed down from generation to generation to ensure optimal harvest time in to protect rich properties and phenolic compounds found in their olives.

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Olea Blue extra virgin olive oil is unique because of its rich oleocanthal content.  The stronger the phenolic potency in the oil, the higher the antioxidants.  Like all antioxidants, polyphenols found in oleocanthal help protect cells from oxidative stress that can lead to premature aging and degenerative diseases.

It’s worth mentioning that because Olea Blue extra virgin olive oil is potent with health protective compounds, it should never be heated.  Instead, enjoy this oil in salads or in dipping oil (recipe below).

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Taste testing

The best way to tell if extra virgin olive oil has high levels of oleocanthal is by its taste.  That peppery sensation on the back of your throat as mentioned is a primary indication of potency.  The sharper, more tangy that sensation, the higher the level of oleocanthal.  In addition to taste testing, Olea Blue also uses Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to accurately measure phenolic compounds in their olive oil so rest assured you’re getting an exceptional product when choosing Olea Blue.

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Finally, the Flatbread

What would a good EVOO be without delicious bread to dig into it?  I love that these little flatbreads are totally gluten and grain free and can be whipped up quickly.  My final note on this recipe, is to be sure to use organic, lead free balsamic vinegar.  This is my absolute favorite and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to purchase this at my local farmer’s market from the owners themselves.  This paired with Olea Blue‘s high phenol EVOO and you’re golden. 🙂

Gluten Free Flatbread with Herb Dipping Oil

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Small mixing bowl to combine everything.  Rolling pin to roll the dough between parchment paper. Don’t forget a good knife and butcher’s block to make that work easy!  Cook those puppies on a cast iron skillet and use a spatula similar to this one to remove the baked goods.
Ingredients for Flatbread:
Almond Flour, Cassava Flour, Aluminum-Free Baking Soda and the all important Unrefined Salt
Ingredients for Dipping Oil:
High Phenol EVOO, Lead-free Balsamic Vinegar, Dried Oregano, Dried Basil, coarse Celtic Salt, and Freshly Cracked Black Pepper (use a grinder, please)

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Gluten Free Flatbread with Dipping Oil

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Author Anya @ Prepare & Nourish

Ingredients

Gluten Free Flatbread:

  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour buy here
  • 1/2 cup Cassava Flour buy here
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda buy here
  • 1/2 teaspoon unrefined salt buy here
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup warm water

Dipping Oil:

  • 2 tablespoons Olea Blue EVOO buy here
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lead-free balsamic vinegar buy here
  • 2 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano buy here
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil buy here
  • 1 teaspoon Celtic salt buy here
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper buy here

Instructions

Gluten Free Flatbread:

  • Combine dry ingredients, set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk yogurt and water together. Add dry ingredients and combine everything with a wooden spoon. Using hands, work the dough until fully combined and is soft and play-dough consistency.
  • Note: If the dough is too dry, (not forming a ball and is flakey), add water by a tablespoon until the ball comes together. If it is too sticky (dough sticking to your hands), add cassava flour by a tablespoon until the ball comes together. It should be fairly easy and pliable to work with.
  • Turn the ball of dough onto a cutting board. Using your palm, gently press into the ball to form a thick disk. Cut the disk of dough in half and crosswise in half to form 4 similar size pieces.
  • Working with one piece at a time, roll the dough between 2 pieces of parchment paper until you form a circular shape with slightly less than 1/4" thickness. You may need to flip the dough (keeping it between the paper) and roll on the other side.
  • Carefully pull away the parchment paper from one side of the dough round.
  • Shape the edges with fingers to form uniform rounds.
  • Heat a medium cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Place each flattened dough round on hot skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook on the other side for another 2-3 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
  • Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining 3 balls of dough.
  • Enjoy with dipping oil immediately or keep stored in airtight container for up to 5 days.

Dipping Oil:

  • Combine all ingredients and give a quick stir.

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Comments

  1. Lucy @ Supergoldenbakes

    03/21/2017 at

    Wonderful information about olive oil – thankyou. And the flatbread sounds lovely.

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/21/2017 at

      Yes, I knew the importance of high quality olive oil but the oleocanthal compounds was new information to me. Enjoy the flatbread!

      Reply
  2. Janette@CulinaryGinger.com

    03/21/2017 at

    I’m recently gluten-free and this is my favorite appetizer. I’m so happy I don’t have to miss out now, great recipe.

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/21/2017 at

      Turns out you don’t have to miss out on much if you’re gluten free.

      Reply
  3. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ

    03/21/2017 at

    I’m so glad to see a gluten free flatbread. It looks great and I need to try this. Thanks for sharing about olive oil. Would love to dip this flatbread in some good olive oil.

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/21/2017 at

      A good quality olive oil is so important.

      Reply
  4. Luci's Morsels

    03/21/2017 at

    This looks so good! I know that this is probably intended to be served as an appetizer but would it be completely wrong to eat it as a meal? Yummy! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/21/2017 at

      haha – not at all. 😉

      Reply
  5. Monica | Nourish & Fete

    03/22/2017 at

    I couldn’t agree more about the importance of high-quality olive oil. The book “Real Food, Fake Food” really opened my eyes to some of these issues – in a shocking way! I’ve been much more discerning about the olive oil I buy since reading that, not to mention seafood, cheese, and other products. Thanks for sharing the info about oleocanthal – that is more detail than I previously knew, and super interesting! xo!

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/22/2017 at

      I found the information on oleocanthal fascinating. I’m intrigued about that book now – thanks for mentioning it.

      Reply
  6. Raia Todd

    03/22/2017 at

    I love that these are grain-free, too! And yogurt!!! Yum. I can’t wait to try these. 🙂

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/22/2017 at

      Hope you like them. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Brandi Crawford

    03/22/2017 at

    I love almond flour! I haven’t used cassava flour so this is a must try. I love dipping my bread in a yummy sauce.

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/22/2017 at

      Almond flour is good too but this one in particular uses cassava. It’s an amazing & versatile GF flour. Hope you get to try some soon.

      Reply
  8. Manju Mahadevan

    03/23/2017 at

    I absolutely love the sound of that herb dipping oil and yes, I am sure a good quality olive oil makes all the difference.

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/23/2017 at

      It does!!

      Reply
  9. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    03/23/2017 at

    This looks so good! I’m on my way over to your place to have some 😉 But seriously, that flatbread looks awesome and I’m a HUGE fan of dipping oil, but I never make it. This looks so simple and easy to do, and especially wonderful with that beautiful healthy EVOO.

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/23/2017 at

      Thanks Em. Yes, the oil makes all the difference. Funny how when you become gluten free, the dipping oil goes with it, lol. 😉

      Reply
  10. linda spiker

    03/23/2017 at

    I love that you use a combination of almond and cassava. I haven’t seen that before. It looks great!

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/23/2017 at

      Thank you Linda.

      Reply
  11. Sylvie

    03/23/2017 at

    Great info on oleocanthal and olive oil, I’d never hear of the cough test!

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/24/2017 at

      Isn’t it interesting? That cough test was pretty fascinating.

      Reply
  12. Kelsey

    03/24/2017 at

    Yay for gluten free flat bread! And that dipping sauce sounds to DIE FOR!!!

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/27/2017 at

      The dipping oil is sooo good (and good for you!).

      Reply
  13. Kelly

    03/27/2017 at

    Anya, thank you for the great info on EVOO and this delicious recipe. I love that you combined cassava with almond flour. I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/27/2017 at

      Thanks Kelly. Hope you like it as much as we do. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Renee

    03/27/2017 at

    Wow that bread looks amazing! When I had my babies I would do bread and dipping oil in the afternoons for a pick me up! This brings back so many memories for me! I love this bread idea – thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/27/2017 at

      Such a neat memory you have, Renee. Glad I can bring some nostalgia. 😉

      Reply
  15. Donna

    03/28/2017 at

    I love the look of this flat bead, I’m thinking it would work beautifully as a pizza base?! Great pics and my favorite style of eating with loads of different dips and spreads.

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/28/2017 at

      I like your thinking, Donna. It would make superb thin crust pizza.

      Reply
  16. Allison Wojtowecz

    03/28/2017 at

    Oh my, this looks like grain-based bread and olive oil dipping sauce I’d get at a restaurant! <3

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/28/2017 at

      Thank you Allison. Anything restaurant-style is great in my books.

      Reply
  17. Michele Spring

    03/28/2017 at

    Oooh, I’m excited to try your flatbread! It looks delicious – and that dipping sauce… makes me REALLY want warmer evenings to sit out on my patio and dip into that with a glass of white wine in my other hand 🙂

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/30/2017 at

      A glass of wine would totally complete this uhmm…dinner? lol

      Reply
  18. Katja

    03/28/2017 at

    Flatbread is my fav! And this looks amazing. Like totally legit bread. I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/30/2017 at

      Thanks Katja. Hope you like it. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Carol Little R.H.

    03/30/2017 at

    Can’t wait to try this! I have all the ingredients and so this lovely recipe is in my ‘sights’!
    You know me.. I’ll need to add a little herb here and there. lol.

    Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/30/2017 at

      Haha! Carol, you’re cute. Nothing wrong with more herbs. <3

      Reply
  20. Stacey L Crawford

    03/30/2017 at

    I totally miss dipping bread in flavored oils! So awesome that I can have this version! Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/30/2017 at

      I know that was the best treat for glutennized bread. 😉

      Reply
  21. Dena | Back To The Book Nutrition

    03/30/2017 at

    I always forget about dipping oils – this one sounds great!

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/30/2017 at

      Thank you Dena. I love dipping oils.

      Reply
  22. Jessica DeMay

    03/30/2017 at

    My husband always loved the bread and oil appetizer at restaurants so I know he will love this! This oil sounds amazing and I didn’t know all that info on how to tell if it’s pure. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/31/2017 at

      Isn’t it amazing – that cough test! So cool!

      Reply
  23. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

    03/31/2017 at

    These look unbelievable, and I’m going to sent it over to my mom as well because we’ve both been looking for something like this – Thank you for such an awesome recipe!

    Reply
    • Anya

      03/31/2017 at

      Enjoy Kari. Hope you and your mom both like this recipe. 🙂

      Reply
  24. Cristina Curp

    04/02/2017 at

    Oh bread with herbed sauce is my favorite way to snack… or it used to be. Thanks for paleo-fying this classic combo! Yum!

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/02/2017 at

      Enjoy Cristina! I sure did miss this appetizer myself.

      Reply
  25. Mark

    04/02/2017 at

    Argh this is totally my favourite appetizer too! It KILLS me when I’m out eating with friends and they bring some of this over for the table. I can’t eat it so I just cry. The bread looks amazing too! Great job!

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/02/2017 at

      Haha. I can relate to the eating out dilemma.

      Reply
  26. ChihYu

    04/02/2017 at

    Love gluten free flatbread. This is totally delicious !

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/02/2017 at

      Thanks. Hope you enjoy!! 🙂

      Reply
  27. Vanessa Woozley

    04/02/2017 at

    This bread looks amazing and not too many ingredients, I used to love bread dipped in REAL olive oil it makes all the difference.

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/02/2017 at

      Oh yes – olive oil can make or break the dip.

      Reply
  28. Becky Winkler

    04/02/2017 at

    So cool! Had no idea about oleocanthal!!

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/02/2017 at

      Agreed. That bit on oleocanthal was so neat.

      Reply
  29. Carrie Forrest

    04/02/2017 at

    There is nothing better than a good bread recipe. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/02/2017 at

      You’re very welcome. 🙂

      Reply
  30. Hannah Healy

    04/02/2017 at

    These look amazing and can be very versatile to accompany many dishes

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/02/2017 at

      Totally versatile. Thanks Hannah

      Reply
  31. Kelly Bejelly

    04/02/2017 at

    Hey Hun – Thanks for the lesson about EVOO and blessing us with this delicious flatbread recipe.

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/02/2017 at

      You’re very welcome Kelly. Enjoy the flatbread! 🙂

      Reply
  32. Holley

    04/02/2017 at

    I have been looking for a good EVOO, thanks for sharing, and the flatbread would be great for Gyros!!

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/02/2017 at

      Thanks Holley. Yes these would be wonderful for gyros.

      Reply
  33. Georgina Young

    04/03/2017 at

    That’s some fab info on EVOO thank you so much Anya! Also what a stunning recipe and just look at those photos <3

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/03/2017 at

      Thank you Georgina. I loved reading that about the olive oil.

      Reply
  34. Real Food with Dana

    04/03/2017 at

    Oh my gosh I used to loooove dipping bread in herbed oils before I found out I had celiac. I haven’t done it in so long and will definitely have to check this one out!

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/03/2017 at

      Oh I know, sigh…All those yummy gluttened recipes we all love and miss. 🙂

      Reply
  35. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

    04/03/2017 at

    I love Olea oil. Yummy. This gluten free bread looks fabulous! I would so dip it in that herb oil. Yum!

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/03/2017 at

      Olea oil is so nutritious and lovely!! So worth the flatbread. 😉

      Reply
  36. Mark, CompassandFork

    04/08/2017 at

    Interesting read on the properties of the olive oil. We have spent some time in Greece and the food there is very natural. No processed food at all. A great way to enjoy with the flatbread.

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/09/2017 at

      Isn’t it sad that food in other countries is much more wholesome than here in the states? Thanks Mark for your comment. 🙂

      Reply
  37. Rachel

    04/08/2017 at

    I’ve been looking for a recommendation on balsamic vinegar, so glad to see that tidbit included here!

    Reply
    • Anya

      04/09/2017 at

      Yes! We love that balsamic vinegar.

      Reply

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