5 from 18 votes
Naan Bread
Naan Bread is a soft, fluffy Indian flatbread made from a yeast-risen dough enriched with milk, egg, sugar, and butter. The dough is kneaded and allowed to rise twice before being rolled into thin circles and cooked on a hot griddle or grill. The result is warm, pillowy bread with a slightly crisp exterior, perfect for scooping up curries or eating with dips.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
145 kcal
Course:
Bread
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 (.25 oz) package active dry yeast (or 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 cup water warm
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 1/2 - 4 cups bread flour
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast, water and a pinch of the sugar. Let sit until the yeast blooms, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the rest of the sugar, the milk, egg and salt. Start adding in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides fo the bowl. If using a stand mixer, switch to the dough hook and knead for 6-8 minutes, or until smooth. If making by hand, pour the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until smooth.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces and roll into balls. Place on a baking sheet and cover with a towel. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size, another 30 minutes.
- Preheat a griddle or grill to medium-high heat.
- Roll one ball at a time into a thin circle. Lightly oil the griddle and place the dough on the griddle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly browned on the bottom and bubbles form on top. Brush the uncooked side with the melted butter, then flip over and cook the second side.
- Remove from the griddle and continue cooking the remaining dough.
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Notes
- Brush cooked naan with melted butter for added flavor and softness.
- Use warm ingredients and allow dough to rise fully for best texture.
- Cook naan quickly on a hot griddle or grill for golden spots and slight crispness.
- Nutritional info varies by product; use as a general guide.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
145kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.