Homemade Naan Bread is soft, chewy, and simply delicious. It’s an easy side, perfect for pairing with any meal.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PITA BREAD AND NAAN BREAD?
Both pita and Naan are considered flatbreads and are often served the same way, but are made differently causing the difference in texture.
* Pita bread uses simple common baking ingredients and yields stiffer bread, ideal for holding different fillings.
* Naan uses common ingredients in addition to yogurt and sometimes eggs, resulting in a softer and pliable texture.
* They also typically differ in size. Pita bread is generally around 5″ in diameter and naan is around 10″ in diameter.
Quick version serves 4
1.25 -1.5 cup flour
1/4-1/2 cup warm water
2.5 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp salt
Brush garlic and butter on top
Mix all let rise
Fry 2 min per side in skillet with butter and garlic
Brush garlic and butter on top after frying
Long method
Course Bread
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 26 minutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
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* ▢ 1/2 cup warm water
* ▢ 2 tsp instant yeast
* ▢ 1 tsp sugar
* ▢ 3 tbsp olive oil
* ▢ 1/4 cup plain yogurt
* ▢ 1 egg
* ▢ 1/2 tsp salt
* ▢ 2 1/2-3 cups all purpose flour
* ▢ 2 tbsp butter, melted
* ▢ 2 tsp minced garlic
Instructions
* Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl; let sit for five minutes or till bubbly. Add olive oil, yogurt, egg, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Stir till smooth.
* Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead a few times on a floured counter until smooth.
* Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
* Preheat a skillet to medium heat.
* Cut dough into eight pieces. On a floured surface, roll out each piece into a 6″ circle.
* Add a little oil or non-stick spray to the skillet. Cook each circle for 2-3 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on the bottom. Flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
* Brush the top (the bubbly side) of each naan with melted butter. I added garlic to my butter, but that is optional.
Notes
STORE. Cool and store in a Ziploc bag. At room temperature, Naan Bread should last 5-7 days on the counter. If stored in the fridge it can last a couple of days longer.
FREEZE. Wrap in Saran Wrap or foil and for extra security, place in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let defrost and warm up in the oven or microwave.
STORE the dough. To store the dough in the fridge or freezer to be cooked later, place them in an airtight container large enough to accommodate it gradually rising. It can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days. Punch down, divide and bake according to the directions.
By liluna
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