This garlic butter flatbread is warm, soft, and brushed with rich garlic herb butter—perfect as a side for soups, curries, pasta, or dips.
Garlic Butter Flatbread (Soft, Chewy & Flavor-Packed)
Ingredients (Makes 6–8 flatbreads)
🍞 Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup plain yogurt (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for softness)
- 2–4 tbsp water (as needed)
🧄 Garlic Butter Topping
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 3–5 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (or cilantro)
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: pinch chili flakes
- Optional: 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
🔥 Instructions
1. Make the dough
- In a bowl, mix:
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
- Add yogurt and mix until a dough forms
- Knead 2–3 minutes until smooth
- Add water only if needed (dough should be soft, not sticky)
- Rest dough 10–15 minutes
2. Shape flatbreads
- Divide dough into 6–8 pieces
- Roll each piece into a ball
- Flatten and roll into thin ovals or circles
3. Cook the flatbread
Option A: Pan method (best)
- Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat
- Cook each flatbread:
- 1–2 min per side
- until golden brown spots appear
Option B: Oven method
- Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 6–8 minutes on a hot tray
4. Make garlic butter
- Melt butter
- Mix in:
- garlic
- parsley
- salt
- chili flakes (optional)
5. Finish & serve
- Brush hot flatbreads generously with garlic butter
- Sprinkle Parmesan if desired
- Serve warm
💡 Pro Tips
- Use Greek yogurt for extra softness
- Don’t overcook—flatbreads should stay soft inside
- Brush butter while bread is still hot so it absorbs flavor
- Add herbs like rosemary or oregano for variation
- Stack cooked flatbreads and cover with a towel to keep soft
🧠 Flavor profile
- buttery
- garlicky
- soft and chewy
- slightly crisp edges
🍽️ Perfect pairings
- soups (tomato, lentil, chicken)
- curries and stews
- grilled meats
- hummus or dips
- pasta dishes