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Easy Garlic Flatbread (No Yeast!)


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  • Author: Evelyn Marcella Rivera
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 flatbreads 1x

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

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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:

  1. In a large bowl whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Stir in warm water and olive oil with a spatula until a rough dough forms.
  3. 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:

  1. 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:

  1. While dough rests, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  2. Stir in minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper; warm 2–3 minutes until fragrant (do not brown). Remove from heat.

Shape the Flatbreads:

  1. Divide rested dough into 6 equal pieces.
  2. On a floured surface roll each into a thin circle or oval about ⅛–¼″ thick.

Cook in a Hot Skillet:

  1. Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook each flatbread 2–3 minutes per side until bubbles form and golden-brown spots appear.

Brush with Garlic Butter:

  1. Immediately transfer hot flatbread to a plate and brush generously with prepared garlic butter.
  2. Repeat with remaining pieces.

Serve:

  1. Stack and keep warm under a kitchen towel until ready to eat.
  2. Enjoy alongside soups, salads, or use for dipping.

Notes

  • Speed Tip: No yeast means no long proof—this flatbread is ready in under an hour (over 60% faster than yeasted breads).

  • Texture: For extra chew, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

  • Flavor Variations: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for heat, or stir in fresh rosemary instead of parsley.

  • 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