Here’s a simple, irresistible Garlic and Butter Flatbread recipe—crispy on the edges, soft inside, and loaded with garlicky buttery flavor 🥖🧄🧈
🧄 Garlic and Butter Flatbread
Ingredients (Makes 4 small flatbreads)
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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¾ cup warm water
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2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for cooking)
Garlic Butter Topping
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
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In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Stir in warm water and olive oil until a soft dough forms.
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Knead lightly for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
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Cover and let rest 15–20 minutes.
2. Prepare Garlic Butter
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Melt butter and mix in minced garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
3. Shape the Flatbreads
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Divide dough into 4 portions.
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Roll each into a thin oval or round on a lightly floured surface.
4. Cook
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Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat with a small amount of oil.
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Cook each flatbread 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly puffed.
5. Add Garlic Butter
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Brush the warm flatbreads generously with garlic butter.
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Serve immediately.
Optional Add-Ons
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Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or Parmesan for cheesy flatbread.
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Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
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Serve with dips like marinara, hummus, or tzatziki.
This flatbread is:
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Quick and easy, no yeast required
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Crispy outside, soft inside
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Perfect as a snack, side, or appetizer
I can also make a version for:
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Oven-baked batch (like restaurant-style flatbread)
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Keto / low-carb garlic flatbread
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Stuffed garlic and herb flatbread