Naan

Naan

Yield
8 8 servings (1 naan bread per serving)

Ingredients

8 8 servings (1 naan bread per serving)
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2½-3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

Instructions

  1. Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl; let sit for five minutes or till bubbly.

  2. Add olive oil, yogurt, egg, salt, and 2 cups of flour.

  3. Stir till smooth.

  4. Add enough flour to make a soft dough.

  5. Knead a few times on a floured counter until smooth.

  6. Place dough in a greased bowl.

  7. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.

  8. Preheat a skillet to medium heat.

  9. Cut dough into eight pieces.

  10. On a floured surface, roll out each piece into a 6" circle.

  11. Add a little oil or non-stick spray to the skillet.

  12. Cook each circle for 2-3 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on the bottom.

  13. Flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  14. Brush the top (the bubbly side) of each naan with melted butter.

  15. I added garlic to my butter, but that is optional.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories249
Fat9
Saturated fat4
Trans fat0
Unsaturated fat5
Cholesterol41
Sodium180
Carbohydrates35
Fiber1
Sugar1
Protein6