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Indian naan bread prepared on a white plate placed on a white surface
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Indian Naan Bread

Prep Time1 hour 5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Sides
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Beginner Food

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1/4 ounces active dry yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Some oil for greasing the skillet
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  • Activate the yeast by dissolving it in the warm water and sugar and letting stand for about 10 minutes. If it foams it is activated, if it does not throw it away and try again. 
  • Add 2 cups AP flour, salt, yogurt, activated yeast (and the water you activated it in) in a mixing bowl and combine
  • Knead for 10 minutes
  • Cover with plastic wrap or a clean damp towel and allow to proof for at least 30 minutes, 1-3 hours preferred. 
  • Knock (beat some of the air out of it) the dough back to a ball about half the size it was
  • Cut it into 8 pieces and roll into balls 
  • Roll the balls out into circles
  • Cook on medium high skillet or non stick pan with a little bit of butter or oil
  • Flip when golden brown 
  • Bread is done when it is golden brown on both sides 

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 141IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg