Description
Homemade Naan is a delightful, fluffy bread that elevates any meal with its warm, buttery texture. Perfect for soaking up savory curries or enjoying on its own, this recipe is a must-try for any home cook. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress your family and friends with this restaurant-quality naan right from your kitchen!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (preferably Greek)
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee (for brushing)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and yogurt; mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let Rise: Form dough into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Shape Naan: Punch down the dough, divide into equal portions, and roll each piece into an oval shape about ¼-inch thick.
- Cook Naan: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each naan for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown spots appear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan (75g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg