Description
These easy garlic flatbreads combine crispy edges, soft chewy centers, and a gooey cheesy garlic flavor, perfect for quick snacks, cozy dinners, or a delicious side.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp / 7g) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240ml) warm water (around 110°F / 43°C)
- 1 tsp (4g) sugar
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced (about 2 tbsp)
- 1 ½ cups (150g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for garlic butter)
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Pour warm water into a mixing bowl, sprinkle in yeast and sugar, stir gently, and let sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough: Add flour, salt, olive oil, minced garlic, and half of the shredded mozzarella to the yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour if too sticky.
- First rise: Lightly oil a bowl, place dough inside, cover with damp towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
- Shape the flatbreads: Punch down dough, divide into 6 equal pieces, roll each into a ball, then flatten into 7-inch circles.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top, pressing gently into the dough.
- Prepare garlic butter: Mix melted butter with a little extra minced garlic and brush generously over each flatbread.
- Bake flatbreads on a preheated baking sheet or pizza stone at 450°F (230°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with fresh parsley.
Notes
[‘Do not rush the dough rise for best texture.’, ‘Use fresh garlic for best flavor; jarred garlic is not recommended.’, ‘Check baking time at 12 minutes to avoid burning, especially when using a pizza stone.’, ‘Press cheese gently into dough before baking to prevent sliding.’, ‘Try adding herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra flavor.’, ‘If dough is too sticky, add flour a tablespoon at a time during kneading.’, ‘If flatbreads do not rise, check yeast freshness and water temperature.’, ‘Lower oven rack or reduce baking time if edges burn.’, ‘Preheat baking surface for a crispier crust.’, ‘For vegan version, substitute mozzarella with vegan cheese and use olive oil instead of butter.’, ‘For gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum and add more oil.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack / Side
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 220
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 9
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