Garlic Butter Layered Flatbread is a delightfully crispy and flaky bread infused with the rich flavors of garlic and butter. Each layer is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of texture and taste, creating a golden, aromatic flatbread that’s irresistible. Ideal as a side dish or a standalone snack, this flatbread pairs beautifully with soups, curries, or can even be enjoyed on its own. Perfectly versatile and easy to prepare, it’s a must-try for bread lovers and food enthusiasts alike!
Garlic Butter Layered Flatbread
This recipe for Garlic Butter Layered Flatbread takes a simple idea and elevates it to a new level of deliciousness. The bread is soft and flaky on the inside, with a golden, crispy crust. The layers are infused with a rich, fragrant garlic butter that will make your kitchen smell incredible. It’s perfect as a side dish, a tear-and-share appetizer, or simply as a treat on its own.
Ingredients
| For the Dough | For the Garlic Butter |
| 2 cups all-purpose flour | 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted |
| ½ tsp active dry yeast | 2 cloves garlic, minced |
| ½ tsp sugar | 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped |
| ½ tsp salt | ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) |
| ¾ cup warm water | A pinch of salt |
| 1 tbsp olive oil |
Cooking Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: While the dough is rising, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Assemble Flatbread: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick. Brush the entire surface with the garlic butter. Fold the dough in half, and then in half again, creating four layers. Brush the top with more garlic butter.
- Second Rise: Place the layered dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let it rise for another 20-30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the flatbread for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Let the flatbread cool for a few minutes before slicing or tearing into pieces. Serve warm with any remaining garlic butter for dipping.
Kitchen Essentials
| Item | Use |
| Mixing Bowls 🥣 | For mixing the dough and the garlic butter. |
| Baking Sheet 🍽️ | The pan on which the flatbread is baked. |
| Parchment Paper 📄 | Prevents the bread from sticking to the baking sheet. |
| Rolling Pin 🥢 | Essential for rolling out the dough. |
| Pastry Brush 🖌️ | For evenly spreading the delicious garlic butter. |
| Measuring Spoons & Cups 📏 | For accurate measurement of all ingredients. |
Cooking Time
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Rise time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook time: 15-20 minutes
- Total time: Approximately 2 hours (mostly passive)