Garlic butter flatbread is soft, chewy, and full of buttery garlic flavor—perfect as a side for curries, soups, or even as a snack on its own.
🫓 Garlic Butter Flatbread (Easy Homemade)
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp instant yeast (or 1½ tsp if you want faster rise)
- ¾ cup warm water (add more if needed)
- 2 tbsp oil or melted butter
Garlic butter topping:
- 3–4 tbsp butter (melted)
- 3–5 garlic cloves (finely minced or grated)
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander or parsley (optional)
- Pinch of salt
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make the dough
- Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.
- Add warm water and oil.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until soft and smooth.
- Cover and let it rest for 1 hour (until doubled).
2. Shape the flatbreads
- Divide dough into small balls.
- Roll each into a round or oval shape (about ¼ inch thick).
3. Cook
Option A: Pan (best and easiest)
- Heat a dry pan on medium-high.
- Cook flatbread 1–2 minutes per side until golden spots appear.
Option B: Oven
- Bake at 220°C (430°F) for 6–8 minutes.
4. Garlic butter finish
- Mix melted butter with garlic and a pinch of salt.
- Brush generously on hot flatbreads.
- Sprinkle herbs if using.
😋 Serving ideas
- With chicken curry or dal
- As garlic naan-style side
- Dipped in yogurt or hummus
- Or topped with cheese for a quick garlic pizza bread
If you want, I can also give:
- no-yeast version (10-minute flatbread)
- stuffed garlic flatbread (cheese or potato)
- or restaurant-style tandoori garlic naan recipe
