Description
Learn how to make soft, authentic butter naan at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for beginners, this naan is fluffy, flavorful, and pairs wonderfully with your favorite Indian dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp instant dry yeast
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup plain yogurt or buttermilk
- 1 cup warm water
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tbsp minced cilantro
Instructions
- Combine flour, yeast, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Mix on low speed.
- Add yogurt and water. Beat until a shaggy dough forms. Switch to a dough hook and knead for 4 minutes on medium-low speed.
- Flour a work surface. Turn out the dough and sprinkle with flour. Knead into a ball. Divide into 8 equal pieces and form into balls.
- Dampen your hands and gently work with the sticky dough. Add more flour only if necessary.
- Oil a sheet of parchment paper. Coat dough balls with oil. Cover with another parchment sheet and let rise for 1 hour.
- Flour a work surface. Roll each dough ball to about 1/4 inch thick. Lightly flour as needed.
- Gently pull the dough into a thinner, oblong shape. Let rest for 10 minutes in a single layer.
- Preheat a cast iron pan on medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Test heat with water.
- Add one naan to the hot pan. Cover and cook for 30-60 seconds until bubbles appear.
- Flip and cook for 30 seconds more until the dough looks cooked and has charred spots.
- Transfer cooked naan to a plate and cover with a towel to keep warm.
- Melt butter and stir in cilantro. Brush over warm naan.
Notes
- If the dough is very sticky, dampen your hands to work with it.
- Add more flour only if the dough is impossible to handle.
- Brushing the naan with cilantro butter seals in moisture and ensures softness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian