Description
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade garlic naan bread featuring a soft, fluffy texture and a perfect buttery garlic finish. This easy recipe uses plain yogurt and yeast for the dough, cooked quickly on a skillet, making it an ideal accompaniment to Indian dishes or for enjoying as a flavorful bread on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (0.25 oz) active dry yeast or instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
Garlic Butter Topping
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, mix the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy, indicating that the yeast is active.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, plain yogurt, and oil or ghee. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the Dough Rise: Cover the bowl with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Shape the Naans: Once risen, divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into an oval shape about 8 inches long on a floured surface.
- Cook the Naans: Heat a greased skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Place each rolled naan onto the skillet and cook for about 1 minute on each side, or until bubbles form and the bread is golden brown.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: Mix the minced garlic into the melted butter.
- Brush Naans with Garlic Butter: Remove cooked naans from the skillet, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture, then sprinkle with salt and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use warm water at 110°F to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
- You can substitute plain yogurt with Greek yogurt if desired for a thicker dough.
- Cooking naan on a hot skillet mimics the traditional tandoor oven but is convenient for home cooking.
- Brush with garlic butter immediately after cooking to let the butter soak into the bread.
- Store leftover naan in an airtight container and reheat on a skillet or oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: garlic naan, easy naan bread, Indian bread recipe, homemade naan, garlic bread
