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A delicious plate of The Best Easy Garlic Naan Bread

The Best Easy Garlic Naan Bread

This garlic naan bread is soft, fluffy, and bursting with flavor, perfect for dipping or enjoying on its own.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 naans
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 248
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 360 g All-Purpose Flour
  • 7 g Active Dry Yeast or Instant Yeast 1 package (0.25 oz)
  • 5 g sugar
  • 240 ml warm water 110°F
  • 5 g salt
  • 60 g plain yogurt
  • 30 ml oil or ghee
  • 45 g minced garlic
  • 30 g melted butter
  • 15 g chopped cilantro or parsley

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes, until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, yogurt, and oil.
  3. Add activated yeast mixture, and knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled.
  5. Divide the dough into 8 equal balls.
  6. Roll each ball into an oval shape, about 8 inches long.
  7. Heat a greased skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Cook each naan until bubbly and golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
  9. Mix garlic with melted butter.
  10. Brush the garlic butter mixture over the naans. Sprinkle with salt, and garnish with cilantro or parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, feel free to add herbs or spices to the dough or experiment with different toppings.