Garlic Butter Flatbreads

Flatbreads are super easy to make and they are versatile too! Turn them into garlic naan, middle eastern wraps, use them to make mini pizzas or cut them into little triangles and toast to make pita chips perfect for platters! I got this recipe during lockdown from my lovely friend Jess and it is a cracker! 

Makes 4-6 flatbreads. Prep time 10 minutes (+ at least 15 minutes to rest dough) Cook time: 20 minutes.

INGREDIENTS

FLATBREADS

• 2 cups self-raising flour (or plain/high grade flour with 2 1/2 tsp baking powder added)

• 3/4 cup milk (of any kind), or plain yoghurt or water
• 1 1/2 Tblsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt

GARLIC & HERB BUTTER

• 2 Tblsp softened butter

• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

• 2 tsp finely chopped parsley

METHOD:

Place the flour, milk, oil and salt in a bowl and mix to combine. 

Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Divide into four or six portions, and leave on the bench to rest for at least 15-30 minutes (this helps relax the gluten).

If using garlic and herb butter, mix all the ingredients together. 

Heat a large, heavy bottomed skillet or fry pan on medium heat. Roll each piece of dough out into a roughly 25cm circle and lightly brush with a little oil. Place in a hot pan and cook for about 2 minutes each side or until puffed and golden. Spread with garlic and herb butter whilst still hot. Repeat with remaining dough. Serve hot.

Tips

• The dough needs at least 15mins to rest (to relax the gluten) but you can leave it for several hours on the bench, or even over night (if leaving overnight, just make sure you wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to avoid a skin forming on the outside.
• Gluten-free flour can be used to make flatbreads, but use yoghurt to add protein to help with keeping the bread together.
• Whilst the flatbreads are best eaten freshly cooked, you can reheat them in the oven, wrapped up in tinfoil to stop them drying out.
• If you don't have a pastry brush (for brushing flatbreads with oil), just drizzle each flatbread with a little oil before placing in the hot pan.

Enjoy xx