Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Salt flakes or sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mixing the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the warm water and olive oil, stirring until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Shaping the Flatbread:
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions.
- Roll out each portion into a thin circle or oval shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cooking the Flatbread:
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add a portion of the rolled-out dough to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining portions of dough, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Garlic Butter Topping:
- In a small saucepan, melt the remaining butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Finishing Touches:
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the cooked flatbreads.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and salt flakes or sea salt.
- Slice and serve warm.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving – 1/4 of the recipe):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 650mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 34g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 5g
