Simple Garlic Naan Recipe (Traditional Indian Bread)

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This Simple Garlic Naan is so quick to make and this Indian bread takes no baking. You can make this in a skillet or griddle on the stove top. Whilst the dough does have yeast in it I promise this is super easy to make and even if you have never made a yeast dough before you can learn how to make delicious Indian style bread at home. What is better than serving your curries with a homemade bread recipe.

Naan Bread using a yeast dough recipe.

This simple garlic naan bread uses a really easy yeast dough. Please don’t worry if you haven’t cooked with yeast before. It is fun stuff and really isn’t as scary as people think.

The recipe uses just a handful of ingredients.

• AP flour
• Dried active yeast
• Salt
• Sugar
• Oil
• Warm water

Once you have the ingredients measured out, the mixer creates the dough and then you let the yeast do its magic.

It really is fabulous to watch.
Unlike most yeast dough recipes, this one doesn’t need to prove for hours. Just 20 minutes is enough to let the yeast start to work.

Once the dough is ready to use, you can use your hands or a rolling pin to shape it into naan breads. I like to create the traditional teardrop shape, but as long as your bread fits in your skillet or griddle then the shape doesn’t matter.

Can you freeze yeast dough?

You sure can.
You can either freeze it as soon as you have mixed it or freeze a portion after it has risen.
The yeast will lay dormant in the freezer and as you defrost the dough it will start to come back to life and make you naan bread puff again.

How to cook naan bread in a skillet/griddle

Once the dough has been rolled out, you want to get the skillet/griddle super hot, so the dough cooks instantly.
Place the dough on the skillet and let it cook for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for a further 2 minutes.
Remove the bread to a plate and drizzles with the garlic butter (or eat plain). Cover with foil whilst you cook the next naan bread.

What to serve with these Garlic Naan breads?

These simple garlic naan breads are perfect with curry, but don’t just stop there, they are also great with stews and soups!

• Lamb Dopiaza
• Chicken Jalfrazi
• Spiced Coconut Potato Soup
• Chicken Sausage, White Bean and Kale Soup
• Quick and Easy Thai Fish

Enjoy x

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Simple Garlic Naan Recipe (Traditional Indian Bread)

This Simple Garlic Naan is so quick to make and this Indian bread takes no baking. You can make this in a skillet or griddle on the stove top. Whilst the dough does have yeast in it I promise this is super easy to make and even if you have never made a yeast dough before you can learn how to make delicious Indian style bread at home. What is better than serving your curries with a homemade bread recipe.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Proving Time20 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Side

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 6

Calories: 317kcal

Author: Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts

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Ingredients

US Customary – Grams

For the naan breads

• 1 1/2 cups plain flour
• 1 tsp dried yeast
• 1/2 tsp table salt
• pinch sugar
• 3/4 cup warm water
• 3 tbsp oil

For the Garlic Butter

• ½ cup salted butter
• 2 tsp dried garlic flakes
• 2 tsp dried cilantro

Instructions

To make the dough (STAND MIXER METHOD)

• Set your stand mixer up with a dough hook.
• Place the flour, yeast, salt and sugar into the bowl of your stand mixer and mix on low to combine.
• Pour in the water and oil and mix on low for 10 minutes until you have an elastic dough.
• Cover the bowl with cling film and leave it to rise for 20 minutes.

To make dough (BY HAND METHOD)

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
• Add the water and oil, then use a fork or butter knife to combine all the ingredients, once you have a raggy looking dough, start using your hands to bring the dough together, until the sides of the bowl are clean.
• Empty the dough on a floured board and knead the dough for 15 minutes.
• Place in a bowl, cover with cling wrap and leave for 20 minutes.

To form and cook the dough

• Once the dough has sat for 20 minutes, punch it back down and then divide the dough into three roughly equal balls.
• Place one ball on a floured board and use your hands or a rolling pin to form the naan breads into oval/teardrop shapes (ensure they will fit in your skillet/griddle).
• Put a heavy skillet/griddle over a high heat and allow it to get searingly hot.
• Place the dough onto the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, it should start to puff up and charr lightly.
• Flip the bread and cook for a further 2 minutes.
• Remove to a plate and drizzle with the garlic butter.
• Cover with foil and keep in a low oven whilst you prepare the other breads.

To make the Garlic Butter

• Place the butter in a small microwavable bowl and microwave for 45-60 seconds or until just melted.
• Stir in the garlic flakes and dried cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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