Description
Homemade garlic flatbreads showcase Mediterranean culinary traditions with simple ingredients and rich flavors. Crisp edges and aromatic herbs invite you to savor each delicious bite of this comforting bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) strong white bread flour
- 150 ml (5 fl oz) cool water
- 1 tsp fast-acting instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsps Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp softened butter
- 2 tbsps melted butter
- olive oil for frying
- 2 tsps garlic puree
- 2–3 tsps chopped coriander (cilantro)
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Mixture: Blend all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and active dry yeast in a spacious mixing vessel until uniformly combined.
- Create Dough: Integrate softened unsalted butter, Greek yogurt, and lukewarm water, kneading until a smooth, elastic dough forms with a slightly tacky consistency.
- First Proofing: Transfer dough to an olive oil-coated bowl, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm space for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes until doubled in volume.
- Shape and Rest: Divide dough into six equal portions, roll into circular shapes about 4.5-5 inches in diameter, and allow to relax for 30-40 minutes.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Melt unsalted butter and infuse with minced fresh garlic and finely chopped coriander leaves to create an aromatic seasoning.
- Cook Flatbreads: Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, lightly oiled, and cook each flatbread for 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown with subtle charred spots.
- Finish and Serve: Immediately brush cooked flatbreads with garlic-coriander butter, ensuring they are served warm for maximum flavor and optimal texture.
Notes
- Activate Yeast Perfectly: Ensure water temperature is between 100-110°F to wake up yeast without killing it, creating a fluffy texture.
- Knead with Precision: Develop gluten by stretching and folding dough consistently, which creates those desirable chewy air pockets.
- Rest Dough Strategically: Letting dough relax allows gluten to redistribute, making flatbreads more tender and easier to roll.
- Handle Butter Carefully: Use room temperature butter for seamless incorporation and avoid overworking the dough to maintain a delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg