PrintSoft Skillet Garlic Butter Naan
Learn to make soft, fluffy naan bread on your stovetop with simple ingredients. This quick yeast bread recipe is perfect for a curry night side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for brushing
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Add the yogurt and yeast mixture to the flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, mix melted butter with minced garlic.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 equal pieces.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a thin oval shape.
- Heat a dry skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook each naan for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown spots appear.
- Brush the cooked naan with garlic butter.
Notes
- For extra soft naan, use full-fat yogurt.
- Ensure your skillet is hot before adding the dough for the best results.
- Serve warm with your favorite curry or as a side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg