Naan Bread Recipe
This easy naan bread recipe calls for plain yogurt, egg and is brushed with melted butter when the naan comes off the cast iron skillet. Homemade naan bread will outshine sore bought every time.
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]
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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.
CourseBread Recipes
CuisineMediterranean
