Description
Moroccan flatbread invites culinary wanderers into a world of aromatic spices and rustic charm. Hearty wheat flour blends with warm water and salt, creating a simple yet soulful canvas that connects you directly to North African kitchen traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) water
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- Additional salt, to taste
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt using a whisk to ensure even distribution.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and slowly introduce lukewarm water, stirring gradually with a wooden spoon until a cohesive, soft dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and gently knead for approximately 60 seconds, developing a smooth and elastic texture.
- Allow the dough to rest and relax at room temperature for 15 minutes, which helps develop gluten and makes rolling easier.
- Partition the rested dough into four equal portions, using a sharp knife or dough scraper to ensure uniform size.
- Using a rolling pin, carefully flatten each portion into a thin, circular shape approximately 1/8 inch (3 millimeters) thick, maintaining consistent thickness.
- Preheat a large cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat, ensuring an even cooking surface.
- Carefully place each flatbread into the heated skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until small bubbles form and the bottom develops golden-brown spots.
- Flip the flatbread and cook the opposite side for an additional 1-2 minutes until lightly golden and fully cooked.
- Transfer completed flatbreads to a clean kitchen towel, stacking and wrapping to retain warmth and moisture.
- In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter and add finely minced fresh garlic, sautéing until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Generously brush each warm flatbread with the aromatic garlic butter, then sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and a pinch of sea salt.
- Serve immediately while warm, offering a delightful combination of soft texture and rich flavor.
Notes
- Rest the dough to allow gluten to relax, making the flatbread more tender and easier to roll.
- Knead briefly to develop just enough gluten for structure without making the bread tough.
- Use a hot skillet for quick cooking, creating those signature golden-brown spots and slight charred edges.
- Roll dough very thin to ensure a crispy, light texture that’s perfect for dipping or wrapping.
- Garlic butter adds a rich, aromatic finish that transforms simple flatbread into a gourmet side.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg