3-Minute Liquid Dough Garlic Flatbread (No Yeast, No Kneading) 🫓🧄
This quick garlic flatbread uses a pourable batter (liquid dough) instead of traditional kneaded dough. It cooks in minutes and is perfect when you want fresh bread fast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water or milk
- 1 egg (optional but makes it softer)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or coriander
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking oil
- Butter (optional for brushing)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the Liquid Dough
In a bowl mix:
- Flour
- Water or milk
- Egg (optional)
Whisk until you get a smooth, lump-free batter similar to pancake batter.
2. Add Flavor
Mix in:
- Minced garlic
- Chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
Stir well.
3. Cook the Flatbread
- Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat.
- Lightly oil the pan.
- Pour a ladle of batter into the pan.
- Spread slightly like a pancake.
Cook 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Finish
- Brush with butter or garlic butter.
- Sprinkle extra herbs if desired.
Serving Ideas 🍽️
Serve with:
- Yogurt dip
- Hummus
- Soup or curry
- Scrambled eggs for breakfast
Tips for Perfect Flatbread
✔ Batter should be pourable, not thick
✔ Cook on medium heat so it doesn’t burn
✔ Add cheese, chili flakes, or green onions for variation
✅ Result:
Soft, slightly crispy garlic flatbread ready in about 5 minutes without yeast or kneading.
If you’d like, I can also show you a 2-ingredient yogurt flatbread recipe that takes only 10 minutes and is very popular online.