flatbread

noun flat·bread \ ˈflat-ˌbred \

Definition of flatbread

1 :a bread (such as focaccia or naan) that has a wide surface and little thickness

2 or flatbrod play \ˈflat-ˌbrōd\

[flatbread translation of Norwegian flatbrød; flatbrod modification of Norwegian flatbrød, from flat (from Old Norse flatr) + brød bread, from Old Norse brauth]

:a thin, dry wafer made of rye flour dough and used especially among Scandinavian peoples

Recent Examples of flatbread from the Web

Down the road, a small kitchen will serve flatbread pizzas, steak sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers.

— amy haneline, Indianapolis Star, "9 breweries near Indianapolis now open or coming soon," 23 Aug. 2017
In a pinch, feel free to swap cake or pastry flour for AP flour in recipes where tenderness is desirable (like pancakes), but not for things like flatbreads.

— claire saffitz, Bon Appetit, "What's the Difference Between Bread Flour, All-Purpose Flour, Cake Flour, and Pastry Flour? (Phew!)," 8 Aug. 2017
Garnish with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and flatbread.

— nancy miller, The Courier-Journal, "It may be fast-casual food, but Red Herring's menu 'isn't a joke'," 11 July 2017
Other new menu items include egg white flatbread and a tapas snack box.

— hugo martin, chicagotribune.com, "American Airlines offers more free alcohol on more flights," 3 July 2017
A giant slab of meatloaf covered in gravy can’t be contained by a round fried flatbread.

— andy staples, SI.com, "Where to eat, drink in Pensacola, Florida," 30 June 2017
The menu will feature assorted fried foods and flatbreads, among other items, by Dante’s chef de cuisine, Rachael Polhill.

— florence fabricant, New York Times, "Cervo’s, Inspired by the Seafood of Spain and Portugal, to Open," 27 June 2017
Since getting a brick-and-mortar inside The LAB in 2013, the menu has expanded only to include soups, flatbreads and more veganified takes on Mexican favorites.

— sarah bennett, Daily Pilot, "Vegan Corner: These four O.C. spots think differently about vegan dining," 25 June 2017
Bistro on Board menu will include a protein bowl, a breakfast flatbread, a Thai-style chicken ciabatta sandwich, a tapas box and a kiddie snack box.

— Fox News, "United Airlines to offer Uno's deep-dish pizza in-flight," 22 June 2017

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