Description
Indulge in the warm, fluffy goodness of homemade naan bread! This easy-to-follow recipe yields soft, pillowy breads that perfectly complement your favorite curries or taste divine on their own. With a hint of smokiness and a rich buttery finish, each bite is a comforting experience that brings family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110?F)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter or ghee
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: Add the yeast mixture and yogurt to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Let it rise: Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape and cook: Punch down the dough, divide into balls, roll into ovals about 1/2 inch thick. Cook on a preheated skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes per side until puffed and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Cooking on skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan (75g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg