Naan Bread Recipe

This naan bread recipe is light, fluffy and brushed with garlic butter and served up at any traditional Indian restaurant or kitchen.

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Naan bread is a delicious flat bread that is served at every Indian restaurant across American and in India.  In addition, it’s just a fantastic delicious bread that can be served up ay any meal, as sandwich bread or even in place of pita bread if you choose.  It’s fairly easy to make and is always a crowd pleaser, especially when finishing with garlic butter.

TRADITIONAL WAY TO MAKE IT

The first way to know if a naan bread is authentic or not is if it has yeast in it.  A traditional recipe does not use yeast; However, it can have baking powder in it.  In addition, naan bread is cooked in a tandoori oven and since most do not have that at home, a large frying pan will work. Traditional ingredients include:

• flour
• baking soda
• salt
• sugar
• yogurt
• oil
• milk

CHEF NOTE: Several traditional recipes include baking powder in addition to these ingredients.

HOW TO MAKE A NAAN BREAD RECIPE

STEP 1: Mix together all dry ingredients into a large bowl.STEP 2: Form a well with the dry ingredients int the bowl.

STEP 3: Add in the oil and yogurt to the center of the well.

STEP 4: Begin to knead the dough while slowly adding in the milk.  CHEF TIP: You do not have to use all of the milk, consistency of maintaining a soft dough is key.

STEP 5: Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes.

STEP 6: Add the dough to a container and cover with plastic wrap.

STEP 7: Let the dough proof for 1 hour in a warm place or until it has risen to almost double the size.  CHEF TIP: An easy way to proof is to place the bowl into the oven while it is turned off, but the oven light is on.

STEP 8: Remove the dough and give it a quick knead.

STEP 9: Separate the dough into equal sized small bowls.

STEP 10: Roll each dough ball on a clean surface dusted with flour until it is oval in shape.

STEP 11: Brush with a little water on one side of the dough.

STEP 12: Add the water brushed side of the down on a large skillet on medium high heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. CHEF TIP: Water helps it stick and to the pan so you can cook on both sides and helps to brown.

STEP 13: Turn the pan over and cook over the flames like you are roasting marshmallows.

STEP 14: Repeat until all of the dough is done and cooked.

GARLIC NAAN BREAD

Adding garlic to naan bread is really traditional and nothing short of delicious.

• Add some butter to a small pot along with some finely minced garlic and cook until the better is melted and the garlic is fragrant.
• Brush one side of the naan bread with the garlic butter and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST

Typically, fresh naan bread will last up to 3 days covered in plastic wrap.  It doesn’t have the acid in the bread like a Graham Wheat Rustic Bread Recipe or a Spelt Flour Bread Recipe has so it won’t last as long.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH NAAN BREAD

Since it is Indian, it goes well with any classic Indian recipe, especially my Curry Chicken Recipe.  We are huge naan bread fans in our house and I promise once you make it, you’ll start to do it a lot more often.

REHEATING: To reheat simply wrap in foil and place in the oven at 250° for 5-7 minutes.  If you need something faster, then place in the microwave for 20-30 seconds on high heat.

STORING AND FREEZING: Naan bread should be stored at room temperature covered in plastic and will stay fresh for up to 3 days.  For freezing cover in plastic and keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.

*If you love this naan bread recipe then my French Boule Bread Recipe or my Two Hour White Bread Recipe is a must try, and be sure to drop me a comment below and a rating if you’ve had the chance to make this recipe.* 

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Naan Bread Recipe

This naan bread recipe is light, fluffy and brushed with garlic butter and served up at any traditional Indian restaurant or kitchen.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time24 mins

Proof Time1 hr

Total Time1 hr 44 mins

Course: bread, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 12

Calories: 257kcal

Author: Chef Billy Parisi

Ingredients

• 4 cups Bob’s Red Mill All-Purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 ¼ cup plain whole milk yogurt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 stick of unsalted butter
• 5 finely minced cloves of garlic

Instructions

• Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, powdered sugar and salt to a bowl and mix until combined. Form a well.
• Pour the oil and yogurt to the center of the well and begin mixing with your hands. Slowly pour in the milk as needed to make a soft dough.
• Knead for 5 to 7 minutes and then add to a bowl, cover with plastic and let sit in a warm place for 1 hour.
• Unwrap and form 12 equal sized dough balls. Roll each dough ball out on a clean surface lightly dusted with flour. Brush 1 side with water before cooking.
• Add the water brushed side down on a large preheated saute pan at medium-high heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Flip the pan over and roast the other side of the bread over the open flam until browned.
• Repeat until all of the bread is done cooking. Keep warm.
• In a small pot melt the butter and garlic together and cook for medium heat just until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Brush the bread with the garlic butter and serve garnished with optional chopped parsley.

Notes

CHEF NOTE:

• You do not have to use all of the milk, consistency of maintaining a soft dough is key.
• Brushing with water helps it stick and to the pan so you can cook on both sides and helps to brown.
• REHEATING: To reheat simply wrap in foil and place in the oven at 250° for 5-7 minutes. If you need something faster, then place in the microwave for 20-30 seconds on high heat.
• STORING AND FREEZING: Naan bread should be stored at room temperature covered in plastic and will stay fresh for up to 3 days. For freezing cover in plastic and keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg