Description
This homemade Naan bread recipe offers a delightful combination of soft, fluffy texture with a delicious buttery finish, perfect as a side dish or for scooping up sauces and curries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for greasing
- Butter or ghee, for brushing (optional)
- Garlic, chopped cilantro, or sesame seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Make a well in the center and add the plain yogurt, warm milk, and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rest in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Roll out each ball into a thin oval or round shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cook the naan bread on the skillet or griddle for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Brush with butter or ghee and sprinkle with chopped garlic, cilantro, or sesame seeds, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy with your favorite curries or dips.
Notes
- For a vegan version, replace yogurt with a non-dairy alternative and use oil instead of butter.
- Garlic Naan: Add minced garlic to the butter for brushing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Breads
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
