Homemade Naan Recipe

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Homemade Naan Recipe

Homemade naan bread is soft, chewy, and simply delicious. It's an easy side, perfect for pairing with any meal.

Prep Time1 20

Cook Time6

Total Time1 26

Course: Bread

Cuisine: Indian

Servings:

Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

½ cup warm water
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 egg
½ teaspoon salt
2½-3 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons minced garlic

Instructions

Combine ½ cup warm water, 2 teaspoons yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl; let sit for five minutes or till bubbly. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, ¼ cup yogurt, 1 egg, ½ teaspoon salt, and 2 cups of flour. Stir till smooth.
Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead a few times on a floured counter until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
Preheat a skillet to medium heat.Cut dough into eight pieces. On a floured surface, roll out each piece into a 6" circle.
Add a little oil or non-stick spray to the skillet. Cook each circle for 2-3 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on the bottom.
Flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Brush the top (the bubbly side) of each naan with melted butter. I added 2 teaspoons garlic to 2 tablespoons butter, but that is optional.

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Notes

STORE. Cool and store in a Ziploc bag. At room temperature, Naan Bread should last 5-7 days on the counter. If stored in the fridge it can last a couple of days longer.

FREEZE. Wrap in Saran Wrap or foil and for extra security, place in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let defrost and warm up in the oven or microwave.

Store the dough. To store the dough in the fridge or freezer to be cooked later, place them in an airtight container large enough to accommodate its gradually rising. It can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days. Punch down, divide, and bake according to the directions.

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