Description
Rustic Garlic Flatbreads bring Mediterranean warmth straight to your kitchen with their aromatic herb-infused charm. Crisp edges and pillowy centers promise a delightful culinary journey that whisks you through fragrant olive groves and sunlit Italian landscapes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) strong white bread flour
- 1 teaspoon fast-acting instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 150 milliliters (5 fluid ounces) cool water
Dairy and Fat Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Olive oil for frying
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons garlic puree
- 2–3 teaspoons chopped coriander (cilantro)
Instructions
- Combine all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and active dry yeast in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Gently incorporate softened unsalted butter, creamy Greek yogurt, and lukewarm water, stirring until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough onto a generously floured work surface and meticulously knead for 7-8 minutes, developing gluten and achieving a smooth, elastic texture.
- Lightly coat a clean bowl with olive oil, place the dough inside, and drape with a damp kitchen towel, allowing the dough to rise in a warm environment for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- Deflate the risen dough and segment into six uniform portions, then roll each piece into a circular shape approximately 4.5-5 inches (11-13 centimeters) in diameter.
- Allow the shaped dough circles to rest and relax for 30-40 minutes, ensuring pliability for cooking.
- Prepare the aromatic garlic-coriander butter by melting unsalted butter and blending with minced fresh garlic and finely chopped coriander leaves.
- Preheat a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, lightly brushing with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook each flatbread for 2-3 minutes per side, achieving a golden-brown exterior with subtle charred spots.
- Immediately brush the freshly cooked flatbreads with the fragrant garlic-coriander butter mixture, serving warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Kneading transforms sticky flour mixture into silky, elastic dough that becomes the foundation of these irresistible flatbreads.
- Rising time allows yeast to work magic, creating soft, pillowy texture with delicate air pockets throughout the dough.
- Gentle rolling creates perfectly sized circles ready for golden, crispy transformation in hot pan.
- Garlic and coriander butter elevates simple flatbreads into a fragrant, restaurant-quality side dish that will impress everyone.
- Quick frying technique seals in moisture while creating beautiful caramelized exterior with enticing golden-brown color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg