Paneer Naan Recipe

Name: Paneer Naan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup water, room temperature; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature; 1/2 cup full-fat plain yogurt; Cooking oil, for the bowl; 12 ounces paneer, crumbled; 1 stick melted unsalted butter; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup water, room temperature
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
1/2 cup full-fat plain yogurt
Cooking oil, for the bowl
12 ounces paneer, crumbled
1 stick melted unsalted butter
Kosher salt

1
In a glass measuring cup, combine the yeast, sugar, and water and let sit for 10 minutes.
2
In the meantime, mix the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl.
3
Whisk together the yeast mixture, yogurt, and milk, and stir into the dry ingredients.
4
Knead with your hands until the dough forms a smooth, soft ball, about 2 minutes.
5
Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
6
Leave at room temperature until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
7
Remove the dough from the bowl and turn onto a well-floured surface.
8
Knead it briefly and divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
9
Roll it into 1/4-inch thick ovals, approximately 6 inches wide.
10
Heat a cast-iron skillet over moderately high heat.
11
Brush with melted butter and place in skillet.
12
Cook for about one minute, until dough puffs up.
13
Flip, cover pan, and cook for one more minute.
14
Remove from pan and brush both sides with butter and sprinkle with salt.
15
Place on a baking sheet and top with crumbled paneer.
16
Broil in oven for 2 minutes, until cheese just begins to melt and naan turns golden brown.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon active dry yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup water, room temperature, 4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Paneer Naan falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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