Description
Homemade Naan Bread is a soft, chewy flatbread with a golden blistered surface, ideal for pairing with savory curries or enjoyed on its own with a brush of butter. Easy to make and better than store-bought, this naan is made with a yeast-based dough enriched with yogurt and milk, then cooked on a skillet until perfectly puffed and charred.
Ingredients
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2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup warm water (around 110°F)
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive oil)
1/4 cup warm milk
Melted butter or ghee for brushing
Optional: minced garlic, chopped cilantro, or nigella seeds for topping
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk yogurt, oil, and warm milk.
- Add the yeast mixture and yogurt mixture to the flour. Stir to form dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Punch down and divide into 6–8 pieces. Roll each into an oval shape.
- Heat a skillet on medium-high. Cook each naan 1–2 minutes per side until golden spots appear.
- Brush with butter or ghee and sprinkle with optional toppings.