Description
Delightful Naan Bread emerges as a golden, pillowy delight straight from Indian kitchens. Crisp edges and tender center invite warm enjoyment, promising a simple yet authentic culinary journey you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) warm water
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) plain yogurt
Yeast and Leavening Agents:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Activate yeast by dissolving it in warm water with sugar, allowing the mixture to become frothy and bubbly for 5-10 minutes.
- Incorporate yogurt, olive oil, salt, and baking powder into the activated yeast mixture, stirring until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually fold in flour, using gentle kneading motions to create a smooth, elastic dough with consistent texture.
- Allow dough to rest and expand in a draft-free environment for 30-45 minutes, ensuring it doubles in volume.
- Gently punch down the risen dough and separate into uniform portions, shaping each piece into elegant oval forms.
- Prepare a skillet over medium-high heat, creating an ideal surface for cooking the naan bread.
- Place each shaped dough portion onto the hot skillet, cooking for approximately 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown patches emerge and characteristic bubbles form.
- Transfer cooked naan to a warming plate, covering with a clean kitchen towel to maintain softness and warmth.
Notes
- Ensure water is warm (not hot) to prevent killing the yeast, creating a perfect rising environment for soft, fluffy naan.
- Knead until smooth and elastic, adding flour gradually to avoid a dry or sticky texture that can ruin the bread’s delicate structure.
- Let dough rise in a draft-free, warm spot like near a preheated oven to help it expand and develop rich, complex flavors.
- Use a cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and those signature charred spots that make naan irresistible.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 168 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg