Fluffy Naan Bread
An amazing naan recipe that is soft and moist. It is made with a griddle on the stovetop with butter garlic. Its slightly charred exterior and soft, chewy interior create a delightful contrast that leaves taste buds craving for more!
Servings 20 naam breads
Equipment
- stand mixer
Ingredients
Naam Bread
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¾ tsp instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm whole milk
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Butter Garlic
- 8 tbsp butter melted
- 2-4 garlic clove grated
- ¾ cup chopped mix fresh herbs (cilantro, oregano, thyme, rosemary, chive, parsley, dill)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- In a large heat proof bowl, mix together the warm water, honey, and instant yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the liquid is slightly frothy on the surface.
- In the stand mixer with the dough hook attachment, combine warm whole milk, plain yogurt, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. While the machine is mixing on medium speed, add the bowl of instant yeast liquid. knead together for 3 minutes.
- Once the dough comes together (it will look sticky), cover with a plastic wrap and let it sit for 1 hour or until it double in size.
- Meanwhile, make the garlic butter. Melt the butter in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds. Stir in the mix of fresh herbs and salt. Set it on the side.
- Preheat the griddle over medium-high heat. Deflate the dough and knead it briefly. Pinch off a golf ball-sized piece of dough and roll it out into a thin round using a rolling pin. Lightly spread garlic butter over the dough. Carefully place the dough on the griddle, buttered side down. Spread more garlic butter over the top while the first side cooks, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough.