Ingredients
– 1/4 cup warm water
– 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
– 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant, rapid rise
– 3/4 cup warm milk
– 3/4 cup Greek yogurt or natural plain yogurt
– 1/4 cup vegetable oil plus 2 tablespoons extra for cooking
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups plain flour plus extra for dusting
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 3 tablespoons melted butter
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
– 4 cups plain flour
– 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
1-First, activate the yeast by combining it with warm water and sugar; let it sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
2-In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, baking powder, and minced garlic. Add the yeast mixture, warm milk, yogurt, and vegetable oil; knead until a smooth dough forms.
3-Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
4-Divide the dough into 10 balls, then roll each into an oval shape about 6 inches long and 1/8 inch thick.
5-Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and grease it with some vegetable oil.
6-Cook each piece for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form, flip, and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden. Wrap in a towel to keep warm.
7-Once done, brush with a mix of melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.
Last Step:
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🧈 Incorporate yogurt and oil in the dough to achieve a soft and fluffy texture.
🍳 Roll the dough thinly to encourage air pockets and bubbles during cooking for tenderness.
🔥 Use high heat on the skillet to help naan rise quickly and develop beautiful golden spots.
🧻 Keep cooked naan wrapped in a kitchen towel to maintain softness.
🧄 Apply garlic butter topping just before serving to keep it fresh and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Rising time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Pan-cooking (skillet) and rising
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan bread
- Calories: 287 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 316 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg