Pillowy soft and perfect alongside any curry, this naan bread is so easy that you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making it yourself all along!
Course Bread
Cuisine Indian
Keyword bread, indian food, naan bread
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 2 hourshours15 minutesminutes
Servings 16
Calories 145kcal
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
1.25 oz package active dry yeast (or 2 1/4 teaspoons)
1cupwarm water
1/4cupwhite sugar
3tablespoonsmilk
1eggslightly beaten
2teaspoonssalt
3 1/2 - 4cupsbread flour
1/4cupbuttermelted
Instructions
In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast, water and a pinch of the sugar. Let sit until the yeast blooms, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the rest of the sugar, the milk, egg and salt. Start adding in the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides fo the bowl. If using a stand mixer, switch to the dough hook and knead for 6-8 minutes, or until smooth. If making by hand, pour the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand until smooth.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch down the dough. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces and roll into balls. Place on a baking sheet and cover with a towel. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size, another 30 minutes.
Preheat a griddle or grill to medium-high heat.
Roll one ball at a time into a thin circle. Lightly oil the griddle and place the dough on the griddle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly browned on the bottom and bubbles form on top. Brush the uncooked side with the melted butter, then flip over and cook the second side.
Remove from the griddle and continue cooking the remaining dough.
Notes
If desired, you can butter the second side once the naan has come off the griddle.Adapted slightly from allrecipesNutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.