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Easy Naan Bread Recipe

This Easy Naan Bread Recipe is a game-changer! Soft, fluffy, and perfect for pairing with your favorite dishes!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup Warm Water from tap, essential for activating the yeast
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar helps to feed the yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast or instant yeast, crucial for the bread to rise
  • ½ cup Warm Milk adds richness to the dough
  • ½ cup Plain Yogurt contributes to the soft texture
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil helps to create a tender bread
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder provides extra lift
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour plus extra for dusting, forms the base of the naan
  • ½ cup Melted Butter for brushing on finished naan
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Chopped Parsley for a delightful garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cast Iron Skillet or Tawa
  • Spatula
  • Kitchen Towel

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, yogurt, olive oil, and the activated yeast mixture. Stir until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough begins to form.
  4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into equal portions (about 8 pieces). Roll each piece into a ball and then flatten it with a rolling pin into an oval or circle, about ¼ inch thick.
  7. Heat a cast iron skillet or tawa over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the rolled naan onto the skillet. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.
  8. Once cooked, remove the naan from the skillet and brush it generously with melted butter. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and flavor.

Notes

  • For a garlic naan, mix crushed garlic into the melted butter before brushing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • You can freeze naan by wrapping it in plastic wrap and placing it in a freezer bag.