Description
Simple homemade naan bread brings Indian culinary magic to kitchen tables with minimal effort. Warm, pillowy flatbreads accompany curries and meals you’ll savor with authentic delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Oils and Optional Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring even distribution of flour, sugar, salt, leavening agents.
- Introduce warm liquid elements – water, yogurt, olive oil – and thoroughly amalgamate into a pliable, cohesive dough using gentle kneading techniques.
- Allow dough to relax and develop at room temperature, covered, for approximately 60 minutes.
- Partition dough into uniform spherical portions, then carefully transform each into elegant oval or circular silhouettes using rolling technique.
- Activate skillet at medium-high temperature, creating an ideal surface for bread transformation.
- Gently place dough rounds onto hot surface, monitoring closely as they bubble and caramelize within 1-2 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and enhance with luxurious melted butter or aromatic garlic-infused spread, optionally adorning with fragrant herb garnishes for elevated sensory experience.
Notes
- Use warm water to activate yeast-like properties in baking powder for softer, more elastic dough texture.
- Rest dough for at least an hour to develop gluten and improve overall bread elasticity and flavor depth.
- Ensure skillet is hot before cooking to create those signature charred bubbles and crispy exterior typical of authentic naan bread.
- Experiment with alternative flour options like whole wheat or gluten-free blends for dietary adaptations without compromising traditional taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg