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Naan Bread

This homemade Naan Bread is crispy on the outside & chewy on the inside!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 3 mins
Total Time
1 hr 38 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 221 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Bread
Cuisine: Indian , American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 package
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of a stand mixture*, mix together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Rest for 3-5 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
  2. Add in flour, oil, buttermilk, egg & salt and mix with dough hook on low speed to combine, then on the second speed for 5 minutes. Dough will be pillowy soft and not sticky but may be slightly tacky.
  3. Remove dough hook and cover with a towel for 1-1 ½ hours, until dough has doubled in size.
  4. Divide dough into 8 pieces. Thinly roll each piece into a rough circle shape about 4-5”.
  5. Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet on medium high. Add one naan and cook until golden brown on one side and then flip and cook until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes on each side).
  6. Add oil for each naan.

Notes

  • *To make by hand, mix ingredients as directed and knead by hand for about 15 minutes.
  • Store cooled Naan bread in an airtight container at room temperature. 
  • Naan will last up to 7 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 221 (11%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 164mg (7%) Potassium 77mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 42IU (1%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 221

% Daily Value*

Calories 221 11%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Potassium 77mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 42IU 1%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

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