Description
Homemade garlic & butter flatbread delivers Mediterranean comfort with rich, herb-infused dough. Crisp edges and golden surfaces invite hungry diners to savor each warm, fragrant slice you’ll want to share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (474 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (177 ml) water
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- additional salt, to taste
- fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Thoroughly mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry base.
- Dough Formation: Create a central well, gradually introduce water, and stir until a smooth, cohesive dough develops, kneading for one minute on a lightly floured surface.
- Dough Resting: Allow dough to relax at room temperature for 15 minutes, promoting gluten development and enhanced elasticity.
- Shaping: Divide dough into four equal portions, rolling each into thin, circular shapes approximately 1/8 inch thick with consistent dimensions.
- Cooking Process: Heat a large skillet over medium heat, cooking each flatbread for 1-2 minutes per side until bubbles form and a light golden-brown color is achieved.
- Warming Technique: Stack cooked flatbreads in a clean kitchen towel to maintain warmth and moisture.
- Garlic Butter Infusion: Melt butter in the same skillet, quickly sauté minced garlic to release its aromatic essence without browning.
- Finishing Touch: Generously brush warm garlic-infused butter over flatbreads, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and a light salt sprinkle.
- Serving: Present immediately while warm, ensuring optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Knead with Confidence: Work the dough gently but firmly to develop gluten, which creates a soft and stretchy texture.
- Rest for Success: Letting the dough rest allows flour to absorb water and gluten to relax, resulting in more tender flatbreads.
- Heat Control Matters: Maintain medium heat to prevent burning and ensure even golden-brown cooking without scorching.
- Butter Brushing Technique: Apply garlic butter immediately after cooking for maximum flavor absorption and a glossy, appetizing finish.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg