Homemade Naan Bread

Serves 5
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Directions

  1. 1Add 2 tablespoons of warm water, 1 teaspoon of instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon of white sugar into a bowl and mix.
  2. 2Let it sit for a moment to ensure the yeast is active (optional for instant yeast).
  3. 3Add 1/3 cup of warm milk, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and 1/3 cup of Greek yogurt (lactose-free if desired) and mix.
  4. 4Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
  5. 5Knead the dough with a dough hook attachment for 2-3 minutes until it comes together.
  6. 6Finish kneading the dough by hand until it becomes nice and smooth.
  7. 7Place the dough in a bowl with a lid and let it double in size for about an hour in a warm place.
  8. 8Divide the dough into 5 equal-sized balls.
  9. 9Shape each piece into a ball and let them rest again.
  10. 10Cover the naan balls with a slightly damp towel and let them rest for 15 minutes.
  11. 11Roll out one naan ball into the desired size, keeping it relatively thin.
  12. 12Heat a cast iron skillet with a little bit of oil and garlic butter.
  13. 13Place the rolled naan in the hot skillet and cover with a lid for about a minute.
  14. 14Remove the lid and brush the top side with garlic butter.
  15. 15Flip the naan once the bottom side starts to get slightly brown.
  16. 16Brush the other side with garlic butter and let it cook until it bubbles and gets air pockets.
  17. 17Flip it one more time to get more air in there.
  18. 18Repeat for the remaining naan balls.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • 0.33 cup warm milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 0.33 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • a little bit oil
  • some garlic butter

Equipment

bowldough hook attachmentliddamp towelcast iron skillet

Tips

  • You don't technically have to wait for instant yeast to activate, but it's good to ensure it's alive.
  • The dough should be a little sticky but manageable.
  • Let the dough double in size for about an hour in a warm place.
  • Cover the shaped naan balls with a slightly damp towel to prevent them from drying out during the second rest.
  • Be relatively gentle when rolling out the naan.
  • Roll the naan pretty thin for best results.
  • Put the lid on the skillet for about a minute to help the naan bubble up.
  • Brush with garlic butter on both sides while cooking.