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Naan Bread Recipe

Created by: Sarah Mock
naan recipe square image
prep time2 hours
cook time10 minutes
total time2 hours 10 minutes
Makes 8

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • ½ Cup water lukewarm
  • ¼ Cup olive oil
  • 1 egg large
  • ½ Cup yogurt (plain)
  • 2 ½ Cups Flour, All Purpose
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoon butter melted (for brushing once baked)
  • [Everything but the bagel seasoning]

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the warm water and the sugar, sprinkle the yeast over the surface.
    1 tsp Sugar, ½ Cup water lukewarm, 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • Stir together the olive oil, egg and ½ cup plain yogurt.
    ¼ Cup olive oil, 1 egg large, ½ Cup yogurt
  • Add the egg/oil/yogurt mixture and stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the yeast mixture but do not stir.
    2 ½ Cups Flour, All Purpose
  • Sprinkle the salt over the flour.
    ½ tsp salt
  • After 15 minutes, stir the dough to incorporate the flour and salt until a ball forms. To make this process easier use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
  • Place in a lightly oiled bowl, covered with a towel or plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Form the dough into a large ball, divide the dough into 8 equal-sized pieces.
  • Roll each piece of dough into a tight ball, Allow the dough balls to rest.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet.
  • Flatten each dough ball with your fingertips or use a rolling pin to roll the into an oval.
  • Cook on a hot skillet for 45-60 seconds or until bubbles form on the naan dough.
  • Flip and cook the other side until golden brown, about 30 seconds.
  • If desired, brush with garlic butter or melted butter and sprinkle with everything but the bagel seasoning.
    4 tbsp butter melted, [Everything but the bagel seasoning]

Notes

Naan should be enjoyed as fresh as possible. But sometimes there are leftovers or you make a particularly large batch. To store naan bread in the refrigerator in a closed plastic bag or an air tight container. Be sure the naan is completely cool before storing and only keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 
Keep your naan bread stored in a closed container or closed plastic bag on the counter for two to three days. 
 

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