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    Home » Bread Recipes » Homemade Shawarma Bread (Flour Tortilla)

    Published: Mar 25, 2016 · Modified: May 13, 2020 by Ajoke

    Homemade Shawarma Bread (Flour Tortilla)

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    This homemade shawarma bread is unbelievably easy and it is ready in no time. A perfect alternative to pita bread!

    stack of homemade shawarma bread that can also double as pita bread.

    Someone grab the butter, shawarma bread is ready...Today’s recipe is long overdue and I should have posted it after I made chicken shawarma recipe for the blog last year.

    Thanks to procrastination and a very good excuse about bad weather. Anyway, it’s never too late to redeem me.  Here is a simple and basic recipe on how to make your own shawarma bread or flour tortilla in the comfort of your home without worrying about the chemical jargon in the shop bought own. 

    I have made this shawarma bread without yeast but if by all means, you want to add yeast, add 7g of fast action yeast to this recipe. This recipe would double as pita bread especially with the addition of yeast. That would create enough pocket into the bread and you can add any filling of choice.

    With this shawarma bread recipe, you are guaranteed not to visit the shop again for one. These can be made into pita bread and it is perfect with this spicy falafel. You can use the pita bread to mop up this easy chicken curry or hummus.

    You can even use it to make this simple breakfast quesadilla. So good!

    stack of homemade shawarma bread that can also double as pita bread.

    Ingredients 

    300 g flour

    1 tsp salt

    120 ml of warm water and milk

    1 tsp baking powder

    20 g lard (substitute with 3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter)

    1 tsp sugar (optional)

    ingredients.

    How to make shawarma bread

    Add flour, salt, sugar, baking powder and lard in a bowl

    Mix together with your fingers until crumb like texture is formed.  Add the water, half of the content at a time and mix together until you form a smooth dough

    Transfer the dough unto a worktop and knead for about 8 to 10 minutes.

    Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a cling film or kitchen towel for about 20 to 30 minutes

    process shot of how to make shawarma bread.

    Transfer the dough to the worktop and divide into 6 or 8 balls and leave them to rest for another 10 minutes before you proceed to cook them

    Place a non-stick frying pan on a medium heat

    Lightly dust the worktop with flour and roll the dough till its flattened. Do this one at a time (do not roll all the dough at once or it will get soggy and difficult to work with)

    Place the rolled dough on the frying pan and cook for about a minute, you will notice some bubbles on the surface, cook until slightly brown but not burnt.

    Flip to the other side and cook for another 30 seconds. Take it off the heat and place in an airtight container/oven/microwave. This stops the tortilla from drying out and will keep warm till you are ready to use it.

    stack of homemade shawarma bread that can also double as pita bread.

    Serve warm with falafel, hummus, chicken shawarma or any other filling of choice.

    stack of homemade shawarma bread that can also double as pita bread.
    stack of homemade shawarma bread that can also double as pita bread.
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    4.87 from 29 votes

    Homemade Shawarma Bread

    Easy step-by-step guide to making shawarma bread at home from scratch! This homemade shawarma bread is unbelievably easy and it is ready in no time. A perfect alternative to pita bread! It requires only a few ingredients, fluffy and great with currys, falafels, hummus and wraps.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Resting time30 minutes mins
    Total Time55 minutes mins
    Course: Bread, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Keyword: pita bread, shawarma, shawarma bread, shawarma bread recipe
    Servings: 8 shawarma bread
    Author: Ajoke

    Equipment

    • stovetop

    Ingredients

    • 300 g flour
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 120 ml of warm water and milk I used half and half
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 20 g lard substitute with 3 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
    • 1 tsp sugar optional

    Instructions

    • Add flour, salt, sugar, baking powder and lard in a bowl
    • Mix together with your fingers until crumb like texture is formed. Add the water(and milk), half of the content at a time and mix together until you form a smooth dough
    • Transfer the dough unto a worktop and knead for about 8 to 10 minutes.
    • Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a cling film or kitchen towel for about 20 to 30 minutes
    • Transfer the dough to the worktop and divide into 6 or 8 balls and leave them to rest for another 10 minutes before you proceed to cook them
    • Place a non-stick frying pan on a medium heat
    • Lightly dust the worktop with flour and roll the dough till its flattened. Do this one at a time (do not roll all the dough at once or it will get soggy and difficult to work with)
    • Place the rolled dough on the frying pan and cook for about a minute, you will notice some bubbles on the surface, cook until slightly brown but not burnt.
    • Flip to the other side and cook for another 30 seconds. Take it off the heat and place in an airtight container/oven/microwave. This stops the tortilla from drying out and will keep warm till you are ready to use it. Serve shawarma immediately.

    Notes

    • Use a stand mixer to make the shawarma bread if you have one. It makes the job easier.
    • Sharwarma bread is best eaten immediately. Keep in a sealed bag for up to 3 days.
    • Use only water if you don't want to use milk 

    This recipe was originally published in March 2016 but now updated with new photos. Below are some of the pictures used for this recipe back then in case you are curious.

    homemade shawarma bread

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Rejoice says

      February 28, 2024 at 6:17 pm

      5 stars
      Very good thank you

      Reply
    2. Trinidad Pascual says

      February 28, 2023 at 12:36 am

      5 stars
      Precious Recipe is so simple and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Zahra d boss lady says

      January 13, 2022 at 9:35 pm

      Wow! amazing. love this... its quite helpful

      Reply
    4. AB says

      December 31, 2021 at 9:22 am

      Hi. Is it just plain flour or SR please?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 03, 2022 at 11:06 am

        Plain flour which is also known as all-purpose flour

        Reply
    5. Olivia Nelson says

      September 28, 2021 at 12:15 am

      They do taste good but, they don’t taste like shawarma bread in my opinion. It kinda tastes like a biscuit. Maybe I needed to add some kind of seasoning to it.

      Reply
    6. Ololade says

      June 14, 2021 at 4:05 pm

      I love this recipe 🤩😋😋, so great, thanks alot

      Reply
    7. Feihong says

      March 27, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      Thanks dear
      I really appreciate it.
      Thanks for not hinding what you know from others.

      Reply
      • Nana says

        October 29, 2021 at 9:45 pm

        Thanks for this lovely recipe

        Reply
    8. Babyface says

      October 09, 2020 at 1:43 am

      5 stars
      Lovely recipe

      Reply
    9. Joy Felix says

      October 08, 2020 at 2:23 pm

      Thanks dearest

      Reply
    10. Hajarat Yetunde Aremu says

      June 12, 2020 at 2:07 pm

      4 stars
      Awesome but please how I do I make chicken shawarma

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        June 12, 2020 at 1:14 pm

        Hello, I have chicken shawarma recipe on the blog https://www.myactivekitchen.com/201597le-baes-nigerian-chicken-shawarma/

        Thanks

        Reply
    11. Dele says

      June 08, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      Many thanks. Will definitely try it. I’m moving to a level where I can make my own cheese, jams, flour and ketchup. I already make my own mayonnaise from scratch. Bread is next

      Reply
    12. Juliet says

      May 31, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars

      5 stars
      Wow tried this recipe out today and it was wonderful.thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        June 02, 2020 at 7:44 pm

        Thank you, Juliet, I am glad you enjoyed the recipe.

        Reply
    13. Maryam says

      May 13, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars

      5 stars
      I tried out this recipe after s long time of looking for a shawarma bread recipe and this worked out perfectly, I am so excited, the bread is so soft and easy to roll, easy to cook and the process is very simple and straight forward ambso grateful thank you so much, this definitely won’t be the last time I will make this!

      Reply
    14. Busola May says

      May 07, 2020 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars

      5 stars
      I just made this bread and it was very easy and fast for a first timer like me 😂
      My mom ate the first one I made and she requested for more

      Reply
    15. Adebimpe says

      April 27, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      It was easy to learn this recipe and the result of my shawarma bread was wawu! It was my first attempt though. Thanks for sharing 🤗

      Reply
    16. Reemmyjes says

      April 05, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars

      5 stars
      Good recipes it worked for me when Covid 19 cut our supplies

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        April 06, 2020 at 9:11 am

        Hello, thank you for your feedback. COVID-19 shall soon be a thing of the past by His grace.

        Reply
        • Odunayo Emmanuel says

          June 23, 2020 at 3:26 pm

          5 stars
          T'was so timely.

          Reply
    17. Makuku says

      April 05, 2020 at 7:17 am

      Thanks for the recipes I'm learning a lot

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        April 06, 2020 at 9:14 am

        I am glad to hear that. Thank you

        Reply
    18. mhizremlekadeshina says

      December 17, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      5 stars

      I love it

      Reply
    19. floribert says

      October 16, 2019 at 8:46 pm

      thanks for this recipe

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        October 17, 2019 at 8:18 am

        You are welcome, Floribert.

        Reply
    20. Happy says

      June 19, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      Wow i tried this mmmmits mouth watering thank u

      Reply
    21. Maimuna Ibrahim zailani says

      February 16, 2019 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      I enjoy your recipes thanks alot

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        February 16, 2019 at 11:51 pm

        Thank you so much Maimuna!!! I am glad you enjoy my recipes

        Reply
    22. zaineey says

      June 27, 2017 at 7:03 pm

      Thanks for sharing. Homemade foods are enjoyable and healthy, I'll also try this

      Reply
    23. Anika says

      January 08, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      I tried this recipe today. But instead of using white flour I used wholemeal flour, and unfortunately the tortillas were quite stiff and didn't form bubbles while cooking. I'm not sure if the type of flour doesn't work for this recipe or if I should've added more water than the recipe suggested. Do you have an idea what went wrong, or how to improve the result next time?

      Reply
    24. Bola says

      October 25, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      I tried this out today. The tortillas were beautiful. But once I cooked and folded them, they cracked instead of staying soft and flexible. I'm not sure what I did wrong. Any ideas?

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        October 29, 2016 at 9:42 pm

        Thank you for the feedback. Here are tips to make your tortilla soft when next you make them.
        1.Cook them on a low heat
        2. cover with a damp cloth after cooking or simply cover with a lid or foil
        3.make sure you use the right amount of flour.
        I hope this helps. Thank you again for stopping by

        Reply
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