Description
Spicy garlic coriander flatbreads celebrate Middle Eastern culinary traditions with bold, aromatic flavors. Crisp edges and herbal notes invite home cooks to explore rich, authentic bread-making techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g) strong white bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fast-acting instant yeast
- 1 tbsp softened butter
- 2 tbsps Greek yogurt
- 150 ml (5 fl oz) cool water
- 2 tbsps melted butter
- 2 tsps garlic puree
- 2–3 tsps chopped coriander (cilantro)
- olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Combine flour, salt, and yeast in a large mixing bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- Moisture Integration: Add softened butter and Greek yogurt to the dry mixture, creating a cohesive and pliable dough texture while gradually introducing lukewarm water.
- Kneading Process: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead methodically for 7-8 minutes, developing a smooth, elastic consistency that springs back when gently pressed.
- Proofing Stage: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and allow to rise in a warm environment until volume doubles, approximately 1.5-2 hours.
- Portioning and Shaping: Deflate the risen dough, divide into six equal portions, and roll each into symmetrical 11-12 centimeter circles, letting them rest for 30-40 minutes.
- Flavor Enhancement: Prepare garlic-coriander butter by combining melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped coriander leaves.
- Cooking Technique: Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, frying each flatbread for 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown and puffy.
- Final Touch: Brush hot flatbreads immediately with the aromatic garlic-coriander butter, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Serving Recommendation: Present warm flatbreads as a delectable side dish or standalone culinary delight.
Notes
- Yeast Activation: Ensure water temperature is between 100-110°F to activate yeast without killing it, preventing dense bread.
- Dough Hydration: Keep dough slightly tacky but not sticky; adjust flour or water incrementally for perfect consistency.
- Proofing Precision: Choose a warm spot around 80-85°F for optimal dough rising, avoiding cold drafts that slow fermentation.
- Cooking Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat around 375-400°F for crispy exterior and soft interior without burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg