Description
Soft, pillowy, and slightly blistered—this Homemade Naan Bread is everything you crave from your favorite Indian restaurant, made fresh in your own kitchen. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast idea, an easy dinner side, or a comforting snack, this easy recipe delivers big on flavor and texture. With a golden exterior and chewy interior, each piece is brushed with butter (or garlic butter!) for that irresistible finish. Serve it warm with curry, dips, or grilled meats, and get ready to impress everyone at the table. This is one of those food ideas you’ll come back to again and again.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter (plus more for brushing)
Optional:
- minced garlic, chopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 8–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk yogurt, milk, and oil.
- Add the wet ingredients and yeast mixture into the flour. Mix to form a dough.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 6–8 pieces. Roll each into an oval shape about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat a cast iron skillet until very hot. Cook one piece of naan at a time for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and bubbled.
- Brush with melted butter or garlic butter. Serve warm.