Directions

  1. 1Whisk warm milk, water, yeast, and brown sugar; let sit until bubbly.
  2. 2Whisk warm milk, water, yeast, and brown sugar; let sit until bubbly.
  3. 3Whisk warm milk, water, yeast, and brown sugar; let sit until bubbly.
  4. 4Add flour, oil, and salt; stir until a dough ball forms.
  5. 5Add flour, oil, and salt; stir until a dough ball forms.
  6. 6Add flour, oil, and salt; stir until a dough ball forms.
  7. 7Knead until smooth; let rise until doubled.
  8. 8Knead until smooth; let rise until doubled.
  9. 9Knead until smooth; let rise until doubled.
  10. 10Divide dough into 8 portions; shape into balls and let rest.
  11. 11Divide dough into 8 portions; shape into balls and let rest.
  12. 12Divide dough into 8 portions; shape into balls and let rest.
  13. 13Roll out each ball into a 7-inch round.
  14. 14Roll out each ball into a 7-inch round.
  15. 15Roll out each ball into a 7-inch round.
  16. 16Cook in a hot skillet until golden brown and puffed, about 30-35 seconds per side.
  17. 17Cook in a hot skillet until golden brown and puffed, about 30-35 seconds per side.
  18. 18Cook in a hot skillet until golden brown and puffed, about 30-35 seconds per side.
  19. 19Brush with oil and cilantro or garlic butter (optional).
  20. 20Brush with oil and cilantro or garlic butter (optional).
  21. 21Brush with oil and cilantro or garlic butter (optional).
  22. 22Make garlic butter (optional): Melt butter, stir in cilantro and garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  23. 23Make garlic butter (optional): Melt butter, stir in cilantro and garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  24. 24Make garlic butter (optional): Melt butter, stir in cilantro and garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup warm whole milk (100 to 110ºF)
  • 0.5 cup warm whole milk (100 to 110ºF)
  • 0.5 cup warm whole milk (100 to 110ºF)
  • 0.25 cup warm water (100 to 110ºF)
  • 0.25 cup warm water (100 to 110ºF)
  • 0.25 cup warm water (100 to 110ºF)
  • 2.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2.5 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon packed dark or light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon packed dark or light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon packed dark or light brown sugar
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil or melted ghee, plus more for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil or melted ghee, plus more for brushing
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil or melted ghee, plus more for brushing
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cooking spray
  • 1 cooking spray
  • 1 cooking spray
  • 1 coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, for sprinkling (optional)
  • 1 coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, for sprinkling (optional)
  • 1 coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, for sprinkling (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 3 minced garlic cloves

Equipment

medium bowlplastic wraplarge bowlcooking spraylarge cast-iron skillet or griddle

Tips

  • Room temperature whole-milk plain yogurt can be substituted for the milk.
  • Naan can be stored in an airtight container or zip-top bag for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
  • Leftover naan can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Rewarm in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side.
My Brother-in-Law's Naan | Clip Recipe