Naan Bread Easy Recipe
This easy naan bread recipe makes soft, pillowy naan with simple ingredients. Perfect for curries, wraps, or as a side dish!
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 naan 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp plain yogurt
- 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
- Optional: minced garlic, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add yogurt, olive oil, and egg; mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing to form a soft dough. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Divide dough into equal pieces and roll into thin rounds.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each naan for 1–2 minutes per side until golden with bubbles.
- Brush with melted butter and serve warm.
Notes
- For garlic naan, brush with butter and minced garlic before cooking.
- Best served fresh but can be stored and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
Find it online: https://emiliarecipes.com/naan-bread-easy-recipe/