Naan (Indian Flat Bread) Recipe

Name: Naan (Indian Flat Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour, all-purpose; 1 package yeast, active dry dry; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup water hot; 1 cup buttermilk or yogurt; 1 each eggs room temp; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon honey or sugar; 2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 x butter melted, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup flour, all-purpose
1 package yeast, active dry dry
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water hot
1 cup buttermilk or yogurt
1 each eggs room temp
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon honey or sugar
2 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 x butter melted, optional

1
Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl.
2
Stir in water, buttermilk, egg, oil and honey.
3
Beat until smooth with an electric mixer.
4
Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft, sticky dough.
5
Turn onto a floured surface, continue to work in flour until dough is stiff enough to knead.
6
Knead until smooth and elastic, but still soft (3 to 5 minutes).
7
Place in an oiled bowl; turning once to coat top of dough.
8
Cover; let rise until double in bulk (about 45 minutes).
9
Punch dough down.
10
Shape into 16 equal balls.
11
Let rest 5 minutes.
12
Roll out each ball to a 1/4 inch thick round.
13
If desired, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garnishes.
14
Set on baking sheets, or if you have a baking stone, pre-heat and use it to bake each naan.
15
Bake at 450F (230C).
16
for 5 to 8 minutes.
17
NOTE: There is no second rising in this recipe so that you get flat loaves.

1085

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 cup flour, all-purpose, 1 package yeast, active dry dry, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 cup water hot, and more.

Yes, Naan (Indian Flat Bread) 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.

Naan (Indian Flat Bread)

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