Moroccan Spiced Flatbreads

Improve any roast meat or vegetable dish with this fool-proof Moroccan flatbread recipe from James Gibson, aka @butterwouldntmelt. Crushing the seeds whole creates an extra-special punch of flavor, infusing your breads with North African spiced deliciousness. Try them with James’ recipe for Harissa Spiced Lamb Neck: Trust us, it’s a winning combo!



Moroccan flatbread being inserted into a pizza oven with a pizza peel. Made using a Moroccan flatbread recipe.

1. In a dry frying pan toast the cumin, cilantro, caraway and cinnamon over a medium heat until fragrant.

Tip into a pestle and mortar and grind.

2. In a large bowl, mix the ground spices with the flour and salt.

Adding a little at a time, hydrate the flour with water and mix with your hands until a firm dough has formed. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in for 15 minutes in the fridge.

3. Divide your dough into 10 – 12 flatbreads, rolling out thinly into whatever shape you prefer.

4. Fire up your Ooni pizza oven.

Fire up your Ooni pizza oven. Aim for 572˚F (300˚C) on the stone baking board inside. You can check the temperature inside your Ooni quickly and easily using the Ooni Infrared Thermometer.

5. Using a small amount of flour, dust your Ooni pizza peel.

Using a small amount of flour, dust your Ooni pizza peel. Lay over 1-2 flatbreads and launch into your Ooni pizza oven. Cook for roughly 1 minute, making sure to flip and turn the flatbreads every 20 seconds or so.

6. Once browned, remove the cooked flatbreads and set aside while you cook the rest.

Serve warm, stuffed with whatever toppings you choose. We recommend James’ recipe for Harissa-spiced Lamb neck and fresh tzatziki!