Stop Wasting Potatoes! Make This No-Yeast Potato Flatbread

by The Healthy Lab — ★★★★★ Leave a review

No yeast, no waiting, no fuss. Mashed potato makes the dough incredibly soft and pliable — and the vegan cheese and parsley take it to a whole new level. Perfect for curries, dips, or straight out of the pan.

Leftover mashed potatoes are the secret to the softest, most pliable flatbread you've ever made at home — no yeast, no rising time, no complicated technique. The starch in the potato acts as a natural binder, giving you a dough that rolls beautifully thin without cracking.

Vegan cheese and fresh parsley folded into the dough add flavour in every bite. Brush with vegan butter straight out of the pan while still hot — that step is non-negotiable. Serve alongside your favourite curry, use as a wrap, or just eat them as they come.

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No-Yeast Potato Flatbread

by The Healthy Lab | ★★★★★

Mashed potato dough, vegan cheese, fresh parsley — no yeast, no waiting. Buttery, soft flatbread in 30 minutes.

Makes

4 flatbreads

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

5 min each

Total Time

~30 min

Equipment

🥣 Large mixing bowl
🥔 Potato masher or ricer
🔄 Rolling pin + floured surface
🍳 Non-stick pan or skillet
🖌️ Pastry brush for butter

Ingredients

Scale:

Instructions

1

Boil the potatoes until completely soft. Drain very well — excess water will make the dough sticky and hard to work with. 💧 Drain well! Mash until completely smooth.
2

Mix while still warm — add flour, grated vegan cheese, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic powder into the warm mash. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3

Divide into 4 equal pieces. Dust your surface with flour and roll each piece out thin — about 3mm. The thinner, the better the texture.
4

Cook in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden spots appear.
5

Brush with vegan butter immediately while still hot — this is what gives them that incredible buttery finish. Serve right away.

Notes

💧 Drain the potatoes very well — wet mash makes sticky dough that won't roll properly.
🌡️ Mix while warm — the heat helps the flour incorporate evenly and makes the dough more pliable.
🧀 Regular cheese works too — use cheddar or parmesan if not vegan.
🌿 Herb swaps — try chives, coriander, or rosemary instead of parsley.
🍛 Serving ideas — curries, hummus, tzatziki, soups, or use as a wrap base.
❄️ Storage — stack with parchment between each, keep in fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in a dry pan 1 minute each side.