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Butter Naan

Butter Naan

Make the BEST soft homemade butter naan with this easy, authentic tested-till-perfect naan recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8 naans
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • rolling pin
  • Cast iron pan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon instant dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup plain yogurt or buttermilk
  • 1 cup warm water see note
  • 4 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Combine flour, yeast, salt, baking soda and baking powder in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on low speed to combine.
  • Add yogurt and water to the mixer bowl. Starting on low speed, beat until the mixture forms a shaggy dough, then switch to the hook attachment and knead for 4 minutes on medium-low speed.
  • Generously flour a work surface. Dump out the dough and sprinkle it with flour, too. Knead once or twice to form a large ball. Cut the dough into 8 equal pieces and form each piece into a ball.
  • Oil a sheet of parchment paper. Place dough balls on top and roll them around to coat with oil. Cover with another sheet of parchment paper and let rise 1 hour.
  • Flour a work surface. Use a rolling pin to roll each dough ball flat to about ¼” thick. Let it rest 10 minutes in a single layer.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a cast iron pan for 5 minutes on medium-high heat.
  • Add one naan to the pan. Cover the pan and cook until bubbles start to grow on the top of the naan (about 30-60 seconds).
  • Flip and cook on the other side until the dough loses its shiny raw look and starts charring in spots (about 30 seconds more).
  • As naan breads are cooked, transfer them to a plate and cover with a towel to keep warm.
  • Melt the butter and stir in cilantro, if using. Immediately brush the butter over warm naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1naanCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Authentic Naan, Butter Naan, Homemade Naan, Indian Bread, Naan Bread, Soft Naan
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