The Best Naan Recipe
I love fresh bread, there’s nothing better. The smell is what gets me every single time. Over the years, I’ve certainly baked my share of breads and while I may have some favorites, in general I love all bread! I’m what they call an equal opportunist when it comes to fresh bread. I’ve made many bread rolls and flatbreads, but sometimes I just love a good old piece of naan to dip in some good homemade hummus or butter chicken.
Why You’ll Go Nuts For Naan
Easy To Make Simple Ingredient List Extremely Versatile Delicious & Better Than Store Bought!
The dough for this naan bread is actually quite simple and requires just a handful of ingredients. It’s also one of those breads that pair well with just about anything! Perfectly soft, chewy, and always so delicious, you must give this naan a try, I guarantee you will love it!
Active dry yeast – You can use active dry yeast or instant yeast in this recipe. If you use instant yeast then you won’t need to activate the yeast, just add it to the rest of the ingredients along with the water. Sugar – This is needed for the yeast, combine it with the yeast and water to activate it. You’ll need this even if you use instant yeast. Vegetable Oil – Any vegetable oil will work. Egg – I use large eggs. Yogurt – I recommend using a good plain Greek yogurt for this because I like the consistency of it. The yogurt will add a bit of mild acidity. Flour – You need all-purpose flour. Gluten free flour can be used as well, however the recipe may differ a bit. Olive Oil – You need olive oil to fry the naan. Butter – For brushing over the naan. This is optional. Parsley – This is optional if you want to sprinkle some over the naan.
Making homemade Naan is easier than you think, and the result is incredibly delicious. Get ready to enjoy warm, fluffy, and buttery naan bread right in your own kitchen! In a medium bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and lukewarm water. Give it a light whisk and let it sit until the yeast dissolves and starts foaming. To the same bowl, add vegetable oil, yogurt, and an egg. Whisk it all together until everything is nicely combined and set it aside. Now it’s time to work that dough! In the bowl of your mixer, throw in your all-purpose flour and salt. Pour in that yeast mixture we made earlier and let the mixer do its magic. Mix it until the dough comes together and no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl. If it’s feeling a bit too wet, sprinkle in some more flour until it becomes soft and easy to handle. Find a warm spot and let the dough rise for about 30 minutes to an hour, until it doubles in size. Take that beautiful dough and cut it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small ball – just picture those fluffy, irresistible naan breads we’re about to create. Now, let’s heat up our cast iron skillet. It’s time to give those naan a nice cook! Roll out one dough ball at a time into a round shape, about 1/3 inch thick and 5 inches in diameter. Place it in the hot skillet and let it cook for about a minute until you see those amazing bubbles forming on the surface. Flip it over and cook it a little longer until it turns golden and gets those lovely char marks. As you finish cooking each naan, keep them warm and cozy by covering them with a towel. Now comes the fun part – brushing each naan with melted butter and sprinkling some chopped parsley on top for that extra flavor boost.
Storage
Cool the naan first, then store it in airtight plastic bags at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Naan can be frozen in airtight plastic bags for up to 2 months.
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