Homemade Naan

Name: Homemade Naan
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. lukewarm water; 2 tsp. granulated sugar; 1 packet active dry yeast; 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 c. full fat greek yogurt; Vegetable oil, for cooking

By Makinze GoreUpdated: Oct 28, 2021

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Traditional naan is a South Asian flatbread that is usually cooked in a tandoor oven. The bread quickly bubbles up and yields a soft bread with slightly crisp edges. It's perfect for soaking up all of that extra sauce from chicken tikka masala or served as an appetizer along with garlic hummus or any of your favorite dips. The bread is made with yogurt to keep it soft and also gives it a very slight tang making it extra flavorful while still allowing it to be paired with any of your favorite dishes.

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Yields:: 8 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 5 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients

1/2 c.
lukewarm water
2 tsp.
granulated sugar
1
packet active dry yeast
1 3/4 c.
all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
1 tsp.
kosher salt
1/2 c.
full fat greek yogurt
Vegetable oil, for cooking

Directions

1. Step 1In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, combine lukewarm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until frothy, about 8 minutes.
2. Step 2In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and yogurt and use a rubber spatula to combine. Once a shaggy dough starts to form, dump onto a clean work surface and knead with your hands until a smooth dough forms. Transfer to a clean bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
3. Step 3On a floured surface, divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each out into a 7” circle. Keep dough covered with a clean kitchen towel.
4. Step 4In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Working one at a time, cook dough until blistered and dark golden in spots, about 3 minutes per side. Adjust heat and add more oil as needed.