This homemade garlic and butter flatbread is soft, fluffy, and full of delicious buttery garlic flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it cooks quickly in a skillet and comes out with beautiful golden spots and a tender, chewy center.

Brush each warm flatbread with melted garlic butter, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and enjoy it alongside soups, curries, pasta, grilled chicken, or your favorite dips. It’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner and delicious enough to make again and again!

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Recipe Overview

• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Resting time: 1 hour
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes
• Servings: 8 flatbreads
• Course: Bread, Side Dish
• Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
• Cooking method: Stovetop

Ingredients

For the flatbread dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup warm water (about 105–110°F)
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or regular plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the garlic butter topping

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3–4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Activate the yeast

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In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it stand for 5–10 minutes, until foamy.

If the mixture does not foam, your yeast may be inactive or the water may have been too hot or too cold. Start again with fresh yeast.

Step 2: Make the dough

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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, yogurt, and olive oil.

Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and knead for 7–9 minutes, until smooth, soft, and elastic.

If the dough feels very sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time. Avoid adding too much, as a slightly soft dough makes more tender flatbread.

Step 3: Let the dough rise

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Lightly oil a clean bowl and place the dough inside. Turn it once to coat lightly with oil.

Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 4: Divide and shape the flatbreads

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Gently press the dough to release excess air. Divide it into 8 equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball.

Cover the dough balls and let them rest for 10 minutes. This makes them easier to roll.

Roll each ball into an oval or round flatbread about ¼ inch thick.

Step 5: Cook the flatbreads

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Heat a dry cast-iron skillet or heavy frying pan over medium-high heat.

Place one flatbread in the hot skillet. Cook for approximately 1–2 minutes, until bubbles appear and golden-brown spots form underneath.

Flip and cook the other side for another 1–2 minutes.

Repeat with the remaining dough. Adjust the heat if the bread browns too quickly before cooking through.

Step 6: Make the garlic butter

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While the flatbreads cook, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.

Add the minced garlic and cook gently for 30–60 seconds, just until fragrant. Do not let the garlic turn dark brown.

Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley, salt, and optional oregano.

Step 7: Brush and serve

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Brush the warm flatbreads generously with the garlic butter while they’re still hot.

Stack them on a serving plate and sprinkle with extra fresh parsley if desired.

Serve immediately while soft, warm, and buttery!

Tips for Perfect Garlic Butter Flatbread

• Use warm, not hot, water: Water that’s too hot can kill the yeast.
• Don’t add too much flour: A slightly soft dough produces softer flatbreads.
• Let the dough rest: The rising time helps create a light, fluffy texture.
• Preheat your skillet: A properly heated pan helps create golden spots and air bubbles.
• Brush while warm: The garlic butter absorbs beautifully into freshly cooked bread.
• Keep cooked flatbreads covered: A clean kitchen towel helps prevent them from drying out.

Delicious Variations

• Cheesy garlic flatbread: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the bread while it’s still hot.
• Spicy garlic flatbread: Add chili flakes to the melted garlic butter.
• Cheese and herb flatbread: Add Parmesan and fresh rosemary or thyme.
• Vegan flatbread: Use dairy-free yogurt and plant-based butter.
• Whole wheat flatbread: Replace up to half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Add a little extra water if needed.

What to Serve with Garlic and Butter Flatbread

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This flatbread is delicious with:

• Creamy tomato soup.
• Chickpea or lentil curry.
• Creamy mushroom soup.
• Hummus and tzatziki.
• Grilled chicken and roasted vegetables.
• Mediterranean salads and dips.

Storage and Reheating

• Room temperature: Store cooled flatbreads in an airtight bag for up to 1 day.
• Refrigerator: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooled flatbreads with parchment paper between each one for up to 2 months.
• Reheat: Warm in a dry skillet for 30–60 seconds per side or microwave briefly under a damp paper towel.

For the best texture, add a little fresh garlic butter after reheating.

Printable Recipe Card

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Garlic and Butter Flatbread

Soft, fluffy homemade skillet flatbread brushed with fragrant garlic butter and fresh parsley.

Prep time

20 minutes

Resting time

1 hour

Cook time

15 minutes

Total time

1 hour 35 minutes

Yield: 8 flatbreads

Ingredients

Flatbread dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• ¾ cup warm water
• ¼ cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Garlic butter

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ tsp dried oregano (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, yogurt, and olive oil.
3. Knead for 7–9 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled.
5. Divide into 8 balls. Rest for 10 minutes, then roll each into a ¼-inch-thick flatbread.
6. Cook in a preheated dry skillet over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden spots appear and the bread is cooked through.
7. Melt butter over low heat. Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
8. Stir in parsley, salt, and oregano.
9. Brush warm flatbreads generously with garlic butter and serve.

Notes

• Add flour gradually if the dough is sticky.
• Keep cooked flatbreads covered to maintain softness.
• Freeze leftovers with parchment between the breads.