List of flatbreads

Flatbreads are the most common type of bread. There are many types of flatbread from many parts of the world. Flatbreads come in many shapes and sizes, with thicknesses ranging from below 1 millimeter to about 4 centimeters, and diameters ranging from around 5 to 70 centimeters.

Flatbreads are made of flour, often using cereal grains such as wheat, barley, maize, millet, sorghum, or rye. The flour is generally mixed with water and salt to form a dough. Leavening is sometimes added, which may include sourdough or baker's yeast. Other dough ingredients may include fat or oil, used as shortening. Some flatbreads have additional ingredients as fillings or toppings. Flatbreads may be baked with any method. Most types are baked on top of a griddle or in a —such as a tandoor—while other types are baked in a or heated directly on embers. Some types are instead fried.

Flatbreads are categorized into two forms: double-layered and single-layered. Double-layered flatbreads are leavened and expand from gases while baking, which results in a separation between top and bottom. Single-layered flatbreads do not experience this, sometimes being punctured to prevent expansion. Single-layered flatbreads are further divided into unleavened versions, which are rolled thin, and leavened versions, which are thick and airy.

Pancakes, which are made of liquid batter rather than firm dough, may be considered a type of flatbread. Pancakes and pancake-like flatbreads are listed separately at List of pancakes.