Description
Warm garlic and butter flatbread brings comfort straight from the kitchen to your plate, melting with rich, golden flavor that makes dinner feel like a warm hug. Crisp edges and tender center make this simple bread a perfect companion for soaking up delicious sauces and sharing with friends around the table.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Liquid Ingredients:
- ¾ cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a large mixing bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients until they are thoroughly blended.
- Create a small well in the center of the dry mixture. Pour ¾ cup warm water and 2 tablespoons olive oil into the well. Mix until the dough starts to form.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Knead for 5 minutes, adding small amounts of flour if the dough feels too sticky. The texture should become smooth and elastic.
- Split the dough into two equal portions. Roll each piece into a circular shape approximately ¼ inch thick. Your flatbread should look rustic and slightly uneven.
- Mince 3 garlic cloves and blend them with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Generously brush this aromatic mixture across the entire surface of your rolled-out flatbreads.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat (around 350°F). Cook each flatbread for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for golden-brown spots and slight charring.
- Remove flatbreads from the skillet and brush with any remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Let the dough rest for 10 minutes after kneading to help gluten relax and make rolling easier.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan or za’atar spice blend over the garlic butter before cooking.
- If your skillet isn’t non-stick, add a tiny bit of oil to prevent sticking and create a crispier crust.
- Gluten-free friends can swap regular flour for a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend to make this recipe accessible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg