You’re right — that is fantastic! The idea of fresh, warm garlic flatbread in just 10 minutes is a game-changer. Here’s a quick and reliable method to make it happen, starting with when the clock starts ticking.
10-Minute Garlic Flatbread (Seriously!)
Clock Start: 0 minutes
Ingredients:
· 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g), plus extra for dusting
· 1 tsp baking powder
· ½ tsp salt
· ⅓ cup plain yogurt or greek yogurt (80ml) OR ⅓ cup water + 1 tbsp oil for a dairy-free version
· 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
· 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
· Handful of fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
· Flaky salt for finishing
The 10-Minute Game Plan:
Minutes 0-2: Prep & Mix
· Mince the garlic and chop parsley if using. Mix melted butter/oil with garlic and set aside.
· In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
· Add the yogurt (or water+oil) and mix with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
Minutes 2-4: Knead & Rest
· Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for just 60 seconds until mostly smooth.
· Divide into 2 or 3 equal balls. Cover with a towel and let them rest while you heat the pan. (This short rest relaxes the gluten for easier rolling.)
Minutes 4-5: Heat Pan & Roll
· Place a heavy skillet (cast iron is perfect) or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Get it nice and hot.
· Roll one ball of dough into a thin, rustic circle (about ⅛” thick or less). No need to be perfect!
Minutes 5-8: Cook First Flatbread
· Place the rolled dough in the hot, dry pan. Cook for 60-90 seconds until the top looks dry and bubbles form, and the bottom has golden-brown spots.
· Flip and cook for another 60 seconds on the second side.
· Remove to a plate and immediately brush generously with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with parsley and flaky salt.
Minutes 8-10: Cook Second Flatbread & Serve
· While the first bread is getting its garlic bath, roll out and cook the second piece of dough.
· Brush with remaining garlic butter, slice, and serve immediately.
Pro Tips for Maximum Awesomeness:
· Heat is Key: A properly preheated pan gives you those perfect blistered spots and prevents a tough bread.
· Go Thin: Roll it thinner than you think. It puffs a little and gets those lovely crispy-chewy edges.
· Garlic Hack: For no-burn, mellow garlic flavor, mix the minced garlic into the melted butter off the heat. The residual heat will cook it just enough.
· Level Up: Add a pinch of dried oregano or chili flakes to the garlic butter, or sprinkle with grated Parmesan right after brushing.
Enjoy your incredibly fast, fresh, and fantastic garlic flatbread! It’s perfect for dipping in hummus, souvlaki, curries, or just eating on its own.