Description
Homemade classic flatbread combines simple ingredients for a delightful culinary experience. Mediterranean-inspired dough brings warmth and comfort to your table, inviting you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup (180 ml) water
- 1 tsp (5 ml) baking powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- Additional salt, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Mixture: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- Form Dough: Create a central well and gradually incorporate lukewarm water, stirring until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
- Knead and Rest: Transfer dough to a floured surface, knead briefly for 60 seconds until smooth, then let rest for 15 minutes to relax gluten.
- Shape Flatbreads: Divide dough into four equal portions and roll each into thin, uniform circles approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Cook Flatbreads: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and cook each flatbread for 1-2 minutes per side, developing golden-brown spots and small bubbles.
- Garlic Butter Finish: Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then brush onto warm flatbreads.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and sea salt, then serve immediately while warm and tender.
Notes
- Flour Selection: Use all-purpose flour for consistent texture and reliable results in your flatbread.
- Dough Resting: Letting the dough rest for 15 minutes relaxes gluten, making rolling smoother and preventing tough bread.
- Heat Management: Maintain medium heat while cooking to prevent burning and ensure even golden-brown color on both sides.
- Butter Brushing: Garlic butter adds rich flavor and keeps flatbread moist, enhancing overall taste and presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg