Homemade Naan Bread
Naan bread is easier to make than you might think, and you don't need an oven to cook it. This version is quickly cooked in a skillet.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, and more for dusting, as needed
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar
- ¾ tsp fine salt
- ⅔ cup warm water, (about 105°F–110°F)
- ⅓ cup plain yogurt
- 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter or ghee
- 1 to 2 tsp vegetable oil, for the pan (as needed per batch)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, combine the flour with the yeast, sugar, and salt. Add the warm water, yogurt, and oil or melted butter and mix with the dough hook or by hand to form a smooth dough. Continue kneading for 10 minutes with the dough hook in the mixing bowl or by hand on a lightly floured surface.2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour | 2 tsp instant yeast | 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar | 3/4 tsp fine salt | 2/3 cup warm water | 1/3 cup plain yogurt | 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter or ghee
- Put the dough in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour.
- Punch the dough down. Divide it into 8 pieces, approximately 2 1/2 ounces each.
- Heat a teaspoon or two of oil in a heavy iron skillet over medium heat.1 to 2 tsp vegetable oil
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough into a circle about 6 1/2 to 7 inches in diameter.
- Place the rolled naan in the hot pan and cook for about 1 minute, or until the dough has bubbled and the bottom has browned. Flip and brown the other side. Repeat with the remaining portions, adding more oil as needed between batches.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 2mg
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.
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