This garlic and butter flatbread is soft, aromatic, and easy to make. Moreover, it pairs perfectly with meals, dips, and family dinners.
Garlic and butter flatbread is soft, warm, and comforting. Moreover, it delivers rich flavor using simple ingredients. As a result, it works perfectly as a side dish, wrap base, or quick snack.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp instant yeast
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- ¾ cup warm water
Garlic Butter Topping
- 3 tbsp vegan butter or regular butter
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or coriander, chopped
👩🍳 Instructions
- First, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
- Next, add oil and warm water, then knead into a soft dough.
- Then, cover the dough and let it rest for 45 minutes until doubled.
- Meanwhile, melt butter and mix it with garlic and herbs.
- After that, divide the dough into equal balls.
- Now, roll each ball into a flat circle.
- Then, cook on a hot pan until bubbles form; flip and cook again.
- Finally, brush generously with garlic butter and serve warm.
✨ Tips for Perfect Flatbread
- Firstly, use warm water, not hot, to activate yeast properly.
- Additionally, rest the dough well for softer bread.
- However, avoid excess flour while rolling to keep texture tender.
- For extra aroma, brush garlic butter immediately after cooking.
🔄 Variations
- Cheesy Flatbread: Add vegan or regular cheese on top.
- Herb Flatbread: Add oregano or thyme to the dough.
- Whole Wheat Version: Replace half the flour with whole wheat.
- No-Yeast Option: Use baking powder instead of yeast for quick bread.
💪 Health Benefits
Flatbread made at home is fresher and lighter. Moreover, garlic supports immunity and digestion. Consequently, this bread is healthier than store-bought versions.
- Provides quick energy
- Contains immune-boosting garlic
- Can be made low-fat
- No preservatives
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per 1 Flatbread – Approx.)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
Kids love soft, buttery bread. Therefore, reduce garlic slightly. Additionally, cut flatbread into strips or shapes. For better appeal, serve with mild dips or ketchup.
