Description
This Roasted Garlic and Herb Flatbread recipe delivers a flavorful and aromatic bread perfect as a side dish or for dipping. Roasting the garlic to caramelized perfection infuses the dough with a rich, savory base, while the Italian herbs add a fragrant Mediterranean touch. Cooked on the stovetop for a soft yet lightly crisp texture, these flatbreads are quick to prepare and versatile for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic
- 1 bulb garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for brushing)
Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, basil mix)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or rosemary (optional)
- Coarse salt for topping
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off the top of the garlic bulb to expose the cloves, then drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Wrap the bulb tightly in foil and roast for 35–40 minutes until the cloves are soft and golden. Allow to cool slightly before squeezing out the softened cloves and mashing them into a smooth paste.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and dried Italian herbs. Add the warm water, roasted garlic paste, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 3–4 minutes until smooth and elastic. Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
- Shape and Cook the Flatbreads: Divide the rested dough into four equal portions. Roll each piece into a thin oval or round shape. Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush one side of a flatbread with olive oil. Place the oiled side down in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden and bubbly. Brush the top side with olive oil, flip the flatbread, and cook an additional 1–2 minutes. Repeat this process for all four flatbreads.
- Serve: Sprinkle the cooked flatbreads with coarse salt and fresh herbs like parsley or rosemary if desired. Serve warm alongside hummus, soups, or as a side to grilled meats.
Notes
- This flatbread pairs perfectly with dips like hummus or with hearty soups.
- For a crispier flatbread, you can bake the rolled-out dough at 450°F in a hot oven instead of cooking on the stovetop.
- Fresh herbs are optional but add a lovely fresh flavor to the finished bread.
- Keep an eye on the flatbread as it cooks to prevent burning; adjust heat as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 35–40 minutes roasting garlic)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
