Description
This Easy Naan Bread Recipe provides a simple and delicious homemade version of the classic Indian flatbread. Made with basic ingredients like yogurt, flour, and yeast, this naan is soft, fluffy, and perfect for pairing with curries, dips, or as a wrap. The bread is cooked on a skillet for a quick and authentic result, then brushed with garlic butter for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- ½ cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2½-3 cups all purpose flour
Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional for garlic butter)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine warm water, instant yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let the mixture sit for about five minutes, or until it becomes bubbly, indicating that the yeast is active.
- Make Dough: Add olive oil, yogurt, egg, salt, and 2½ cups of all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until smooth, then gradually add more flour as needed to form a soft dough.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead a few times until the dough is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, usually about 1 hour.
- Shape Naan: Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into eight equal pieces. Roll out each piece on a floured surface into approximately 6-inch circles.
- Cook Naan: Lightly oil the skillet or use non-stick spray. Cook each dough circle for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and the bottom turns golden brown.
- Flip and Cook Other Side: Flip the naan and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add Garlic Butter: Mix minced garlic with melted butter (optional). Brush the cooked side of each naan with the garlic butter while still warm, enhancing the flavor and giving it a lovely sheen.
Notes
- Use warm water, around 105°F, to activate the yeast effectively.
- Kneading the dough helps develop gluten for a soft texture.
- You can substitute plain yogurt with Greek yogurt for a richer flavor.
- If you prefer plain naan, omit the garlic from the butter topping.
- Cook naan on medium heat to avoid burning while ensuring it cooks through.
- Serve naan warm for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
