005: GARLIC HERB FLATBREAD

🧄 Garlic Herb Flatbread — The Earth Whisper Scroll

Archetype: The Builder — simple craft, warm scent, hand-held comfort.

💡 Why This Works

No-yeast yogurt dough = fast, soft, foldable. A hot skillet blisters the surface; garlic–herb oil perfumes every bite.

⚡ Energy & Time

• Total: 20–25 min
• Effort: Low (RPE 3/10)
• Gear: Mixing bowl, rolling pin, heavy skillet (cast-iron best)

🎭 Flavor & Mood

Toasty, garlicky, herby; soft chew with light char. Bread as calm.

🥣 What It Is

Quick skillet flatbreads brushed with warm garlic–parsley oil. Serve solo or as a base for dips, salads, and soups.

🧾 Ingredients (makes 6)

• Dough: 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp baking soda • 3/4 tsp fine salt • 3/4 cup (180 g) plain yogurt • 2 tbsp olive oil • 2–4 tbsp water as needed
• Garlic–Herb Oil: 3 tbsp olive butter or olive oil • 2–3 garlic cloves, very finely minced • 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley (or cilantro) • pinch salt • squeeze of lemon

✍️ Method

1. Make dough: Whisk flour, baking powder/soda, salt. Add yogurt + oil; mix into a shaggy dough. Knead 1–2 min, adding water 1 tbsp at a time until soft and smooth. Rest 5 min.
2. Portion: Divide into 6 balls; keep covered. Heat a dry skillet over medium-high until hot.
3. Roll: On light flour, roll each ball to 6–7 in (15–18 cm), ~⅛ in (3 mm) thick.
4. Cook: Lay in skillet; cook 60–90 sec until bubbles/char spots appear. Flip 45–60 sec. Stack in a towel to keep soft.
5. Garlic oil: Warm butter/oil in a small pan; gently sizzle garlic 30–45 sec (don’t brown). Off heat, stir parsley, salt, lemon.
6. Finish: Brush hot flatbreads generously with garlic–herb oil. Serve warm.

🌿 Maker’s Notes

• Dairy-free: Use coconut yogurt; add a splash more water if dry.
• Extra puff: Roll slightly thicker and cover the skillet briefly.
• Oven batch: 475°F / 245°C on a preheated sheet 3–4 min; broil 30 sec for char.

📦 Storage

• Wrap and refrigerate 3 days or freeze 1 month. Reheat on hot skillet 30–45 sec/side.

📜 Lore / Origin

Flour, salt, fire — the oldest language of kitchens. Garlic and herbs whisper through it like green wind over warm stones.

🌺 Benefits

• Fast bread craft: no yeast, no wait
• Versatile: dips, wraps, soups, salads
• Everyday pantry: simple, repeatable, comforting

🧭 Self-Score to 100

• Flavor Balance: 20/20
• Ease & Gadget Efficiency: 20/20
• Texture & Authenticity: 20/20
• Time & Cleanup: 20/20
• Mythic Resonance: 20/20

Total: 100/100 — Warm hands, quiet hearth.