Today we’re sharing a recipe for Homemade Naan Bread. A bread so delicious you can eat it by itself but it’s versatile enough that he can be paired with or turned into many other foods.
All about Homemade Naan Bread
If you’ve ever had curry or eaten Indian food you most likely have tried naan. It is that delicious flat bread that they serve with these dishes. Most restaurants will have several flavors of naan on their menu. You will find the traditional plain or garlic naan are the most popular kinds of naan.
The recipe shared today is for traditional plain naan but can easily turn it into garlic naan by brushing it lightly with garlic butter after removing from the skillet.
It is quite simple and easy to make this homemade naan bread. You simply mix up ingredients, let it rise, shape the dough, roll out the dough and cook the dough in a skillet.
Naan is the perfect bread to serve alongside your favorite rich curry. We also love to make pizza and different types of sandwiches on naan bread. If you’re in a pinch, you can even use naan bread in place of a hotdog or hamburger bun. It can really be served as the bread with any meal but can also be used for snacks as well. It’s ideal for meals with sauces or gravies, and of course, the traditional use of naan is to be used as a utensil of sorts to scoop up rice and curry. But it can also be served with dips or other snack foods.
Homemade Naan Bread
Warm, soft and rich, nothing better than a homemade naan bread to serve alongside your favorite curry or dish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tsp dry yeast or one packet of yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or plain greek yogurt
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt then make a well in the center of the mixture.
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Add the water to well in the center of the flour then add the sugar, then the yeast into the water and stir to combine with the water. Then allow it to sit for 5 minutes or until bubble begin to form.
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To the bowl, add the yogurt and mix the flour, water, and yogurt together until a dough forms. The dough will be a bit sticky but should form easily.
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Turn the dough out on a clean lightly floured surface and knead folding the dough over itself for 2-3 minutes.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap then place in a warm place until it doubles in size. This takes approximately one hour.
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When doubled in size, divide into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place it on a clean surface. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or towel and let rise for another 30 minutes.
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Roll each dough ball into a round or oval that is 1/4" thick.
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Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
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When the skillet is hot, add a dough piece and cook until the top begins to bubble then flip and cook for 1 additional minute or until lightly browned on both sides and cooked through.
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If desired, brush with garlic butter after removed from skillet.
Recipe Notes
Garlic Butter:
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
How long will Homemade Naan Bread keep?
Naan bread will keep for several days stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Move naan bread to the refrigerator or freezer for longer shelf life.
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Thank you so very much! They’re very delicious and surprisingly easy to make too. We hope you give this recipe a try!