Indian "naan" Bread - Indian Flatbread Recipe

Name: Indian "naan" Bread - Indian Flatbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 ml) yogurt; 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda; 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar; 2 T melted butter; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 T dry yeast (Seems to be an excess); 3-1/2 cups (825 ml) flour; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt; Butter for the top and garnishes such as poppy or sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (125 ml) yogurt
1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
2 T melted butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 T dry yeast (Seems to be an excess)
3-1/2 cups (825 ml) flour
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
Butter for the top and garnishes such as poppy or sesame seeds

1
Warm the yogurt and combine with milk in a mixer bowl.
2
Add soda, sugar, butter, eggs and yeast.
3
Add salt and begin adding flour, 3 cups (700 ml) made a perfect dough; you may need the other 1/2 cup (125 ml) flour.
4
Knead, turn into an oiled bowl, cover and allow to double, about 1 hour.
5
Punch down and divide into 8 parts.
6
Roll each into a round or oval.
7
Brush with butter and garnish.
8
Bake on a stone at 450 degrees (225 C.) for 4 minutes.
9
Cool on a wire rack.
10
Alternative: Garnish with cinnamon sugar (3 T sugar to 1 tsp (5 ml) cinnamon)

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (125 ml) yogurt, 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk, 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda, 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar, and more.

Yes, Indian "naan" Bread - Indian Flatbread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Indian "naan" Bread - Indian Flatbread

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