Indian Naan Bread Recipe

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    3 hrs

  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 10 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    279 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Indian Naan Bread Recipe

Transform your kitchen into an Indian bakery with this effortless Indian Naan Bread recipe! Soft, tasty, and versatile, it's the perfect companion to countless meals!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp. instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 c. milk
  • 1/4 c. plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 1/8 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 4 Tbsp. melted ghee or butter
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Instructions

  1. Pour the milk into a liquid measuring cup, whisk in the Greek yogurt, and heat in the microwave until warm to the touch (about 110 degrees Fahrenheit, 43 degrees Celsius). Pour the warm milk into a large bowl or the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Add the sugar, instant yeast, salt, cardamom, turmeric, and 2 1/2 cups of the flour.
  2. Mix well with a wooden spoon or the paddle attachment on your stand mixer. Continue adding flour gradually in small amounts, until a soft dough is formed that cleans the sides of the bowl (it will still be sticky). Knead the dough using the dough attachment on your stand mixer, or by hand until it is smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes in the mixer or 10 minutes by hand.
  3. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and let it rest at room temperature, covered lightly, for about 2 hours.
  4. After the dough has rested, turn it onto a lightly floured surface and divide the dough into 12 equal portions, rounding each into a ball shape. The dough will still be a little sticky, but you won't have too much trouble forming it into balls.
  5. Cover the pieces with a towel and let them rest for 30 minutes. While the dough rests, preheat your oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius) and place a pizza stone or large cast-iron pan on the bottom rack of the oven.
  6. Once the dough has rested for a half-hour, one by one, roll each piece into a circle about 6 inches wide. Open up the oven and lay the circle of dough on the hot pizza stone. Spritz the top of the dough with a little water or vegetable oil. Close the oven and bake the naan for about 2-3 minutes, until it is lightly puffed and brown spots begin to appear on the bottom. Turn the naan using tongs and return to the oven for another 2 minutes or so.
  7. Remove the naan from the oven and place it on a cooling rack or large plate. Brush lightly with Ghee or melted butter. Stack the hot naan on top of each other as it comes out of the oven to help keep the pieces warm.

Notes

  • Store the naan bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To freeze, wrap the naan tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. It will stay good in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • When ready to enjoy, thaw at room temperature if frozen. To reheat, wrap it in aluminum foil and warm it in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (about 175 degrees Celsius) for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 16mg (5%) Sodium 206mg (9%) Potassium 111mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.03mg (0%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 206mg 9%
Potassium 111mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.03mg 0%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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