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homemade garlic naan bread

Homemade Garlic Naan

Diana Rattray
Learn how to make this soft and chewy garlic naan. Add chopped cilantro or chives if you like.
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Servings 8
Calories 255
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Other Time1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 ½ cups bread flour
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 ½ tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee, plus more for greasing the bowl and pan
  • cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tsp grated garlic, (grated on a microplane grater)
  • 2 to 3 tbsp chopped cilantro or chives (optional)

For the Garlic Butter

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp minced garlic

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the water, oil or ghee, yogurt, and 2 teaspoons of grated garlic. Add chopped cilantro, if desired.
    3 1/2 cups bread flour | 2 tsp instant yeast | 1 1/2 tsp sugar | 1 tsp salt | 1 tsp baking powder | 1 cup water | 1 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee | 1/3 cup plain yogurt | 2 tsp grated garlic | 2 to 3 tbsp chopped cilantro or chives (optional)
  • Mix with the dough hook for about 7 to 9 minutes, or until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, transfer the mixture to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes.
  • Oil (vegetable oil or ghee) a large bowl and place the dough in it, turning to oil all sides. Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
    naan dough with garlic and cilantro
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush lightly with oil or ghee.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out a piece of dough into an oval shape. Place it in the hot skillet and cook for about 30 to 40 seconds; the bubbles will form in the naan. Flip it over and cook for 10 to 15 seconds on the other side, or until it has golden brown spots. Watch it carefully and turn the heat down if it is browning too quickly.
    skillet naan bread prep
  • Remove the bread to a warm platter and repeat with the remaining dough portions.

Make the Garlic Butter

  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat and add the 2 teaspoons of minced garlic. Sauté the garlic just until fragrant and lightly golden, about 30 seconds. Don't let it brown. Brush the butter over the warm cooked naan bread.
    3 tbsp unsalted butter | 2 tsp minced garlic

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 353mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 142IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword bread, flatbread, homemade naan, indian food
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