Buttery Garlic Naan Flatbread
Buttery Garlic Naan Flatbread is tender and chewy with a pleasant tang from yogurt and a rich finish of melted garlic butter. Light charring on a hot skillet gives each piece smoky blisters, while fresh cilantro adds a bright herbal note. Serve warm alongside curries, grilled meats, or as a base for wraps at lunch or dinner.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buttery Garlic Naan Flatbread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit until the yeast softens and develops a creamy foam, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat until it sizzles. Quickly stir in the garlic, then remove from the heat.
- 3
Add the bread flour, yogurt, salt, and 1 tablespoon garlic butter to the yeast mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Knead by hand until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, adding more water or flour as needed. Turn the dough out onto the counter and keep kneading until it becomes a smooth ball, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 4
Place the dough in a large bowl and drizzle a few spoonfuls of garlic butter over the top. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- 5
Punch down the dough and turn it out onto the counter. Shape it into a rough rectangle and cut into 6 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and lightly dust with flour. Cover with plastic wrap and let proof until just puffy, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 6
Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat until very hot, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, roll each piece of proofed dough into an oval about 1/8 inch thick. Sprinkle some cilantro on top and press lightly so it sticks.
- 8
Working in batches, cook the naan in the hot skillet until large bubbles form, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip, press gently, and cook until the bubbles on the bottom are charred, 2 to 3 minutes more.
- 9
Brush the naan with more garlic butter before serving.
- Calories 336.31 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 7.09 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 51.13 g 19%
- Total Fat 8.6 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 5.48 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 21.51 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 22.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.18 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.82 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 21.74 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.73 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 43.54 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 12.26 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Buttery Garlic Naan Flatbread is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Butter, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 336.31 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buttery Garlic Naan Flatbread made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Butter, Fresh Cilantro, Minced Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buttery Garlic Naan Flatbread?
- About 50 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 336.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buttery Garlic Naan Flatbread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Buttery Garlic Naan Flatbread healthy?
- Buttery Garlic Naan Flatbread has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 336.31 calories and 7.09 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.48 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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