Naan bread is a popular Indian flatbread that is typically served alongside curries or used as a wrap for kebabs. It is a soft and fluffy bread that is perfect for soaking up flavorful sauces. Making naan bread at home is easier than you might think, and with this recipe, you can enjoy fresh, homemade naan whenever you want.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of sugar
- 2 tsp of active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup of warm water
- 1/2 cup of plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp of melted butter
Image Description: A picture of all the ingredients neatly arranged on a wooden table. The ingredients include all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, active dry yeast, warm water, plain yogurt, milk, egg, and melted butter.
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Add the yogurt, milk, egg, and melted butter to the yeast mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 500°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal parts and roll them out into oval shapes.
- Place the naan on the hot pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for 2-3 minutes until the bread puffs up and the bottom is golden brown.
- Brush the naan with melted butter and serve hot.
Image Description: A picture of the naan bread being baked in the oven on a hot pizza stone. The bread is puffed up and golden brown on the bottom.
Image Description: A picture of the freshly baked naan bread on a plate with a dollop of butter on top. The bread is soft and fluffy with a golden brown exterior.