Indian food just isn’t complete without Naan. According to Wikipedia, naan is “a leavened, oven baked flatbread. It is one of the most popular varieties of South Asian Breads and is particularly popular in Afghanistan, Iran, India, and Pakistan.” It is so delicious, and so complimentary to the meal – you must try it! My favorite is the garlic variety, which you could easily add to this recipe. They also have a sweet version of naan that I’ve never tried.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup warm water 110° F
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 pinch baking powder
- 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons plain Greek-style yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra flour for rolling
- 2 tablespoons clarified butter
Instructions
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In a small bowl, add water and sprinkle yeast over the top. Allow to sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
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While the yeast is sitting, mix together flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. Add in oil and yogurt and mix until crumbly.
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Stir the water and yeast and then add to the flour mixture, mixing until a ball of dough forms. Knead with floured hands until the dough is smooth. Place the dough back in the bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place for 3 to 4 hours.
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Once the dough has risen, preheat oven to 500° F with a baking stone in the oven.
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Flip onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes until easy to handle. Break into 4-5 equal-sized balls. Dip each ball into a small amount of flour.
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Roll into an oval shape approximately 1/4″ thick.
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Once the oven and stone are preheated, dip hands in water and wet each piece of dough slightly before placing it on the stone. Bake at 500° F for 4-5 minutes until top is golden brown and bubbly. Remove from the stone and brush with clarified butter. Serve.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Food For My Family
Nutrition Facts
Oven Baked Naan
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 293mg13%
Potassium 54mg2%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Kristy
I was just going to email you and ask how to make the flat bread thing in the picture from the post before haha! Now I know the name of it and I can make the complete meal!!
Melinda
Are you kidding me? I wanted to try the chicken tikka masala this weekend, so I got on the computer this morning in search of a homemade naan recipe. And here it is ready and waiting for me. You make my life so easy, Yvonne!