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Garlic Naan Bread

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Naan Bread Made Easy at Home

This Garlic Naan Bread is a soft, flavorful Indian flatbread perfect for pairing with curries, easy to make at home.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap for gluten-free flour with xanthan gum
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast Can substitute with instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Activates the yeast
  • ¾ cup Warm Water About 110°F
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Plain Yogurt Use coconut yogurt for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Oil or Ghee Use neutral oil for vegan recipes
For the Garlic Topping
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Use fresh for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Can swap for vegan butter
  • Chopped Cilantro or Parsley Optional for garnish

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Naan Bread
  1. In a small bowl, combine 1 packet of active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and ¾ cup of warm water. Stir gently and let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture, ½ cup of plain yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of oil or ghee. Mix until a shaggy dough forms and knead for about 10 minutes.
  3. Grease a bowl with oil, place the kneaded dough inside, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Punch the dough down, divide it into 8 pieces, and shape each into a ball. Roll each ball into an oval shape, approximately 8 inches long.
  5. Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the skillet and place each rolled naan in. Cook for about 1 minute until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another minute until golden brown.
  6. Combine 2 tablespoons melted butter with 2 cloves minced garlic. Brush the garlic-butter mixture over each naan while warm. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best results and adjust cooking techniques for altitude if necessary.

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