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Garlic Naan Bread Recipe

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This homemade Garlic Naan Bread recipe yields soft, fluffy, and aromatic flatbreads infused with fresh garlic and topped with a luscious garlic butter spread. Perfectly cooked on a cast iron skillet, these naan breads make a delightful accompaniment to Indian curries or can be enjoyed on their own as a flavorful snack.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (or instant, rapid rise)
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (or natural plain yogurt)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (plus 2 tablespoons extra for cooking)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups plain flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Garlic Butter Topping

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro (or parsley), chopped

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Allow the mixture to sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbles form on top, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Make Dough: To the activated yeast, add warm milk, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, and minced garlic. Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until the dough starts to come together.
  3. Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead with floured hands for 3 to 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First Rise: Lightly grease a mixing bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
  5. Shape Naan: Divide the risen dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten and roll into an oval about 6 inches long and 1/8-inch thick.
  6. Heat Skillet: Preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the skillet with 1/2 teaspoon of the extra oil.
  7. Cook Naan: Place one rolled naan onto the hot skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, about 1-2 minutes, brushing the top lightly with oil while cooking.
  8. Flip and Cook: Flip the naan and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown spots appear.
  9. Keep Warm: Remove naan from skillet and wrap in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft. Repeat cooking remaining naan.
  10. Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix together melted butter with minced garlic and chopped fresh cilantro or parsley.
  11. Brush Naan: Brush each warm naan generously with the garlic butter mixture before serving.

Notes

  • Use warm liquids to activate the yeast effectively, but avoid water or milk that’s too hot as it may kill the yeast.
  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute Greek yogurt with natural plain yogurt.
  • Kneading is essential to develop gluten which helps the naan become soft and elastic.
  • Keeping cooked naan wrapped in a towel retains moisture and keeps them soft until served.
  • Garlic butter topping can be customized with different herbs such as mint or basil according to preference.

Keywords: garlic naan, Indian bread, homemade naan, flatbread, garlic butter naan, easy naan bread recipe

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