Description
This artisan garlic naan recipe is your go-to for making soft, fluffy flatbread at home without needing a tandoor. Infused with buttery garlic and brushed with herbs, it’s the perfect sidekick for everything from Indian curries to Mediterranean dips. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner recipes, or healthy snack options, this easy recipe brings restaurant-quality naan to your table in under 2 hours.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, yogurt, and olive oil. Mix and knead until smooth.
3. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
4. Melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 1–2 minutes. Set aside.
5. Punch down the risen dough, divide into 6–8 pieces, and roll each into a 1/4 inch thick oval.
6. Heat a dry skillet on medium-high. Cook each naan for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and puffed.
7. Brush hot naan with garlic butter and sprinkle with herbs. Serve warm or keep wrapped until ready to eat.
Notes
Use a cast iron skillet for best puff and char.
Brush garlic butter while the naan is still hot for maximum flavor.
Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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