Description
This ultra-quick flatbread uses baking powder instead of yeast, so you can have warm, garlicky flatbreads on the table in under an hour. A simple dough rests just 20 minutes, then cooks in a hot skillet to golden perfection before being brushed with a fragrant garlic-herb butter.
Ingredients
For the Flatbread Dough:
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 3/4 cup Warm water
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
For the Garlic Butter:
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter melted
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp Fresh parsley chopped (Or 1 tsp dried parsley)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Combine and Knead the Dough:
- In a large bowl whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Stir in warm water and olive oil with a spatula until a rough dough forms.
- Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour or water by the tablespoon/teaspoon as needed.
Rest the Dough:
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and let rest 20 minutes to relax the gluten.
Prepare the Garlic Butter:
- While dough rests, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper; warm 2–3 minutes until fragrant (do not brown). Remove from heat.
Shape the Flatbreads:
- Divide rested dough into 6 equal pieces.
- On a floured surface roll each into a thin circle or oval about ⅛–¼″ thick.
Cook in a Hot Skillet:
- Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Cook each flatbread 2–3 minutes per side until bubbles form and golden-brown spots appear.
Brush with Garlic Butter:
- Immediately transfer hot flatbread to a plate and brush generously with prepared garlic butter.
- Repeat with remaining pieces.
Serve:
- Stack and keep warm under a kitchen towel until ready to eat.
- Enjoy alongside soups, salads, or use for dipping.
Notes
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Speed Tip: No yeast means no long proof—this flatbread is ready in under an hour (over 60% faster than yeasted breads).
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Texture: For extra chew, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
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Flavor Variations: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for heat, or stir in fresh rosemary instead of parsley.
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Storage: Store cooled flatbreads in an airtight bag at room temperature up to 2 days; reheat in a warm skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Cuisine: International Recipes, Quick & Easy
Nutrition
- Calories: 260
