Naan #1

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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Soft, pillowy Indian flatbread perfect for dipping in curries and chutneys
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Naan #1

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 869.2

Description

This homemade naan recipe delivers authentic, restaurant-quality flatbread with a soft, chewy texture and subtle tang from the buttermilk or yogurt. The dough comes together quickly using simple pantry staples like flour, yeast, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Perfectly golden when baked, these flatbreads are ideal for scooping up rich curries, creamy hummus, or spicy chutneys. They are best served warm, straight from the oven, but can be reheated for a fresh taste. A versatile vegetarian staple that brings warmth and comfort to any meal.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Stir in the hot water, buttermilk (or yogurt), egg, oil, and honey until well blended.
  3. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer until smooth.
  4. Stir in enough of the remaining 2 1/2 cups flour to form a soft, sticky dough.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead in additional flour until the dough is stiff enough to knead comfortably.
  6. Knead the dough for 3 to 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth, elastic, and soft.
  7. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat the top with oil.
  8. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
  9. Punch the dough down to release air bubbles.
  10. Divide the dough into 16 equal-sized balls.
  11. Let the dough balls rest on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes.
  12. Roll out each ball into a round approximately 1/4-inch thick.
  13. If desired, brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with cornmeal, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds.
  14. Place the naan rounds on baking sheets.
  15. Bake in a preheated 450 degrees F (232&# 194;°C) oven for 5 to 8 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 869.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.1g16%
Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Cholesterol 1.2mg1%
Sodium 9790.2mg408%
Total Carbohydrate 167.2g56%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g23%
Sugars 8.3g
Protein 23.2g47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

There is no second rising in this recipe, which helps maintain the flat shape of the loaves.

Garnish options: You can use cornmeal, sesame seeds, or poppy seeds on the bread if desired.

Serving suggestion: Brush with ghee (clarified butter) before serving for added flavor.

Keywords: naan, indian bread, flatbread, homemade, yeast bread, vegetarian, buttermilk, yogurt, dinner side, curry accompaniment, baking, flour, honey, soft bread, easy recipe, comfort food, garlic naan, oven baked, quick bread, indian cuisine
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