Description
Soft, fluffy, and perfectly pillowy, this homemade naan bread is the ideal accompaniment to various dishes, elevating any meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Butter or ghee (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, mix warm water, yogurt, and olive oil.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours.
- Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a flat oval or circle.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook each naan for 2-3 minutes on each side until puffed and golden brown.
- Brush with butter or ghee before serving.
<liGradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until a dough starts to form. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Notes
Best served warm. You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg