Description
This Garlic Butter Flatbread recipe combines soft, pillowy flatbreads cooked on the stovetop with a flavorful garlic butter spread. Perfect as a side for meals or as a snack, these flatbreads are easy to make with simple ingredients like flour, yogurt, and olive oil, and finished with fragrant garlic parsley butter.
Ingredients
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Flatbread Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup warm water (more if needed)
Garlic Butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to combine the dry ingredients evenly.
- Make Dough: Add the plain yogurt and olive oil to the dry mixture. Gradually pour in the warm water while mixing until a soft dough forms. Adjust the consistency by adding extra water if it’s too dry or flour if too sticky.
- Knead and Rest: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a towel and allow it to rest for 20 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Shape Flatbreads: Divide the rested dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten each into a 1/4-inch thick circle using a rolling pin on a floured surface.
- Cook Flatbreads: Heat a nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each flatbread for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden with light charring, then flip and cook the other side until similarly cooked and puffed up.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan or using a microwave, melt the unsalted butter with minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Stir in freshly chopped parsley to infuse the butter with fresh flavors.
- Brush and Serve: Brush each hot flatbread generously with the garlic butter mixture, ensuring full coverage for rich flavor.
- Serve or Keep Warm: Serve the flatbreads immediately, or wrap them in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm until ready to eat.
Notes
- Adjust water gradually when mixing dough for desired softness without stickiness.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for better heat retention and characteristic flatbread charring.
- Fresh parsley can be substituted with cilantro or omitted if preferred.
- Serve these flatbreads alongside soups, salads, or grilled meats for a complete meal.
- To reheat, warm flatbreads in a skillet or oven wrapped in foil to maintain softness.
