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Homemade Garlic Naan

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Homemade Garlic Naan is soft, pillowy flatbread brushed with garlic butter and cilantro. Slightly chewy with golden blistered spots, it’s perfect with curries, soups, or simply on its own.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 naan
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

½ cup warm water

1 teaspoon sugar

2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)

½ cup warm milk

¼ cup plain yogurt

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (divided)

3 cloves fresh garlic, minced

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a measuring cup, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
  3. Stir milk and yogurt into the yeast mixture. Pour into flour well and mix into a dough.
  4. Knead on a floured surface 3–4 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  5. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball.
  6. Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat. Roll one ball into a 6-inch round (¼ inch thick). Brush lightly with butter and cook 2 minutes until bubbles form. Flip and cook 1–2 more minutes until golden. Repeat with remaining dough, keeping cooked naan covered with a towel.
  7. Mix garlic with remaining melted butter. Brush naan with garlic butter, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve warm.

Notes

  • For cheesy naan, add mozzarella or cheddar before rolling.
  • Add chili flakes to the garlic butter for a spicy version.
  • Substitute half the flour with whole wheat for a nuttier flavor.
  • To keep naan soft, stack and cover with a towel after cooking.
  • Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

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