Homemade naan bread

Name: Homemade naan bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 400 g plain flour; 7 g dried yeast; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 150 ml warm water; 150 g natural yogurt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Butter and garlic for finishing; Fresh coriander

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

20 min

Servings

Total time

1 h 35 min

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Soft and fluffy Indian naan bread made with yogurt and yeast, cooked in a hot pan. Perfect with curries, dals and grilled meats.

Ingredients

400 g plain flour
7 g dried yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
150 ml warm water
150 g natural yogurt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Butter and garlic for finishing
Fresh coriander

Method

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Leave for 5 minutes until frothy.
Mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, yogurt and oil. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
Cover and prove in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Divide into 6–8 portions and roll out thinly on a floured surface.
Cook in a very hot dry cast iron pan for 2–3 minutes per side until charred spots appear.
Brush with garlic butter and sprinkle with coriander while hot.

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Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Leave for 5 minutes until frothy.
2
Mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, yogurt and oil. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
3
Cover and prove in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
4
Divide into 6–8 portions and roll out thinly on a floured surface.

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This recipe is written for 4 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
Taste and adjust at the end if you cook with salty stock, cheese, soy sauce, or fond.