Naan Bread
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Naan Bread
Description
This naan recipe begins by activating yeast in warm water with sugar to create a foamy starter. Flour, oil, buttermilk, egg, and salt are added and mixed into a soft, slightly tacky dough. After kneading and rising until doubled, the dough is portioned into small balls and rolled thin. Cooking the naan in a hot skillet with a little oil produces golden spots on both sides and a soft crumb.
The bread develops a mild tang from the buttermilk and a tender texture helped by the egg and oil. Freshly cooked naan is best served warm alongside Indian dishes like curries and chutneys, used to scoop or wrap food, or simply enjoyed brushed with butter.
For those without a stand mixer, kneading by hand for about 15 minutes can develop the dough properly. Store leftover naan in an airtight container at room temperature, consuming within one week to maintain softness.
Ingredients
- ½ cup water warm
- 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
- In the bowl of a stand mixture*, mix together warm water, yeast, and sugar. Rest for 3-5 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
- 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.
- Remove dough hook and cover with a towel for 1-1 ½ hours, until dough has doubled in size.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces. Thinly roll each piece into a rough circle shape about 4-5”.
- 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).
- Add oil for each naan.
Notes
- To make naan by hand, mix and knead for about 15 minutes until the dough is soft and elastic.
- Cool naan bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% 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.
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