This bread is my favorite. It is actually really fun to make and serves so many purposes! Its great on its own, of course, but I also use the bread to make quick individual pizzas or as a side to soups and stews. Trust me, these will go fast! They are so much better than store-bought, they just taste fresh and light and it is so much more satisfying eating these knowing they are made with the simplest of ingredients. I hope you make these very soon (And bookmark this recipe because you’ll need it again!) 🙂
Easy Homemade Naan
Ingredients
- 1 cup very warm water
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 4-5 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup melted butter, for brushing
- fresh cilantro, chopped
- kosher salt
Directions
- In a stand mixer with dough hook attached, add the water and sugar. Allow sugar to dissolve and then add yeast. Let yeast sit until foamy, about 10 minutes.
- Add the milk and yogurt, mix on low until incorporated,
- Add flour, one cup at a time. Add baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Dough should pull away from sides of bowl, when this happens turn mixer off. If it is still too sticky, add more flour. Do not over-mix.
- Cover bowl with damp towel and let bowl sit in warm place to rise, about 1 hour.
- When ready to cook your naan divide the dough into 8 sections and roll each piece into an oval shape. It should be about 8 inches long and about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Heat cast iron skillet over med-high, it must be very hot! Brush the naan with melted butter before placing it on the hot skillet. Cover for about 1 minute until air bubbles form. Flip and cook other side for additional 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from pan and brush with additional melted butter, sprinkle with fresh cilantro and a little kosher salt. Repeat for the rest of naan. Serve! (These are best fresh but will keep in a sealed container for a few days) 🙂