Description
This Garlic and Butter Flatbread recipe is a quick and delicious homemade bread option that combines soft, fluffy flatbread with a rich garlic butter topping. Perfect for serving as an appetizer, side dish, or snack, this recipe uses simple ingredients and a skillet method to achieve a golden, flavorful flatbread ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter Topping
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add the warm water and olive oil, mixing as you go until a dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Make the garlic butter: While the dough rises, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Shape the flatbread: Once risen, punch down the dough to release air. Divide into 2 equal portions and roll each on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness in a circle or oval shape.
- Cook the flatbread: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place one dough round in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden spots form on the bottom. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until cooked through and golden. Repeat with the second flatbread.
- Add garlic butter: Brush the hot flatbreads generously with the prepared garlic butter while still warm to infuse flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for freshness and color. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the water is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Kneading the dough sufficiently creates a soft and elastic flatbread texture.
- You can substitute olive oil with another neutral oil if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the garlic butter.
- This flatbread is best served fresh but can be reheated gently on a skillet or toaster oven.
