Homemade Garlic Naan Bread Recipe
Want soft, fluffy bread with garlic to go with your meals? This easy homemade garlic naan bread recipe is just right! Naan is a soft, tasty Indian flatbread.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl20
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Rolling Pin
- Cast iron skillet or non-stick pan
- Pastry brush
- Clean kitchen towel
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Mix yeast, warm water, and sugar.
- Let it sit for about 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, yogurt, and olive oil.
- Mix to form a soft dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
- Put dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise.
- Let it rise for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces.
- Roll each piece into a thin oval.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook each naan for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Brush hot naan with melted butter and garlic.
- Garnish with cilantro or parsley if you like.
Notes
- Use warm, not hot, water for the yeast.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place.
- Roll the dough thin for a soft naan.
- Cook on a hot skillet for a nice char.
- Serve naan warm for the best taste.