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Homemade Naan Recipe


  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 naan breads 1x

Description

🍞 Learn to make soft, bubbly, and chewy naan at home with this simple, step-by-step recipe.
πŸ”₯ Perfect for pairing with any meal, this naan offers a warm, fresh bread experience that’s flavorful and satisfying.


Ingredients

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1 teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast

1/2 cup warm water (around 105Β°F)

1 tablespoon white sugar

2 tablespoons full-fat milk (low-fat acceptable)

1 1/2 tablespoons whisked egg (about half an egg), at room temperature

1/2 teaspoon cooking or kosher salt

1 3/4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour

30 grams (2 tablespoons) ghee or unsalted butter, melted

30 grams (2 tablespoons) melted ghee or butter

1 small garlic clove for garlic butter

Nigella seeds for garnish

Finely chopped coriander or cilantro for garnish

About 1/4 cup lightly packed shredded cheese that melts well (e.g., Monterey Jack, cheddar, tasty, or Colby)


Instructions

1-Getting started with this Homemade Naan Recipe: Begin by blooming the yeast to ensure it activates properly, which sets the stage for that fluffy rise. Follow these steps closely for mouthwatering results that impress your family.

2-First, mix 1 teaspoon yeast with 1/2 cup warm water and 1 tablespoon sugar, then cover and let it sit for 10 minutes until it’s foamy.

3-Next, whisk 2 tablespoons milk and 1 1/2 tablespoons egg in a separate bowl.

4-In a large bowl, sift 1 3/4 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt, make a well in the center, and add the yeast mixture, melted ghee or butter, and egg-milk mix.

5-Use a spatula to combine everything until it’s mostly together, then form it into a ball with your hands without kneading.

6-Cover the bowl with cling-wrap and let the dough proof in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until it doubles in size.

7-Once risen, transfer to a floured surface, cut into 6 pieces, and shape each into a smooth ball by tucking the edges under.

8-Place the balls on a lightly floured tray, sprinkle with flour, cover with a tea towel, and let them rise for 15 minutes.

9-Flatten each ball and roll it out to about 3 to 4 mm thick and 16 cm in diameter.

10-Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until it smokes; lightly oil it if needed.

11-Cook each naan for 1 to 1.5 minutes until the bottom is golden and bubbly, then flip and cook the other side for about 1 minute. Repeat for all pieces, adjusting the heat as necessary.

12-Finally, brush with melted ghee or butter, add garlic if you like, and sprinkle with nigella seeds and coriander.

13-For Cheese Naan: To make cheese naan, roll out one dough piece, brush with butter, place about 1/4 cup shredded cheese in the center, gather the edges, and twist to seal. Flip it smooth side up and roll gently to 6 to 7 mm thick, then cook in a hot skillet for 1.5 minutes per side until golden and puffed.

Notes

🌑️ Activate yeast in warm water with sugar to ensure it is alive.
🀲 No kneading is required; just form a cohesive dough ball.
πŸ₯˜ Use a well-seasoned or lightly oiled cast iron skillet; avoid non-stick pans for high heat cooking.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Dough rising time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Mixing, proofing, pan cooking
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 naan
  • Calories: 223
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 277 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 36 mg

Keywords: Naan, Soft Flatbread, Chewy Naan, Homemade Bread