Naan Bread

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4.6

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  • Prep Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 35 mins

  • Servings

    8 pieces

  • Calories

    190 kcal

  • Course

    Baked Goods

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Naan Bread

With just 6 ingredients, you can enjoy fresh, warm naan at home! This easy bread recipe is inspired by all the delicious authentic naan I had while traveling in India, and now that I know how easy it is to make it, I have to share it with all of you! It's a quick recipe that can be used to make wraps, dip in soup, serve with salads, and so much more.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ cup warm water not hot, 120 mL
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 ¼-oz package, 7 g
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 360 g
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup full-fat yogurt 180 g

Instructions

  1. Proof yeast: Combine warm water with yeast and sugar. After 5 to 10 minutes, the mixture should be frothy.
  2. Combine with flour: In a large bowl (or the bowl of your KitchenAid), combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and yogurt.
  3. Knead: Knead by hand (8 minutes) or with the bread hook of a standing mixer (5 minutes at medium speed), until dough is smooth. The dough will be sticky, but if it is too sticky to handle, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
  4. Rise: Place dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Set in a warm place* and let rise for 1 to 2 hours, or until dough has doubled in size.
  5. Divide: On a well-floured surface, flatten dough into a disk, then cut that disk into 8 pieces.
  6. Cook: Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium/high heat. Working one at a time, roll each piece of naan on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick (it's fine if the shape isn't perfect). Cook in the skillet, about 2 minutes per side (until golden brown with slightly charred spots). Cover with a towel to keep warm while you finish the rest.

Notes

  • To make cheese naan, cut the dough into 16 pieces (rather than 8). Roll each out to ⅛-inch. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of mozzarella cheese into the center, top with another piece, and crimp the edges to seal. Cook as instructed above.
  • Store naan in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. To reheat, wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds.
  • Can I make this with Greek yogurt? You can, but Greek yogurt has a much lower moisture content than regular. To counter this, swap 2 tablespoons of the called-for yogurt with additional water to keep the batter consistency right.
  • My dough seems dry: If this is the case, add a little more water, 1 tbsp at a time while kneading until the dough forms a smooth elastic ball.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1naan Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 37.8g (13%) Protein 6.1g (12%) Fat 1.3g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.6g (3%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 303mg (13%) Potassium 108mg (3%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 1.7g (3%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1naan
Calories 190kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 37.8g 13%
Protein 6.1g 12%
Fat 1.3g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 303mg 13%
Potassium 108mg 2%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 1.7g 3%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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