Perfect Naan Bread with Garlic Butter
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds optional
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch of sea salt
- Parsley for garnish
Directions
- 1
In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast and salt. In another medium sized bowl whisk together the warm water, yogurt, and olive oil. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients until the dough starts to come together. Lightly flour your your hands and knead into a ball.
- 2
Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let it double in size in a warm area. About 1 hour.
- 3
Lightly flour a clean surface and shape the dough into a rectangle and cut into about 8 equal parts. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
- 4
Preheat a skillet to medium high heat. You want the skillet to be very hot. Put the dough onto the hot skillet and flip after about 30 seconds after bubbles start to form and it turns brown. Flip to the other side and cook until it is golden brown and blacked about a minute more.
- 5
Brush with garlic butter and garnish with chopped parsley.
Perfect Naan Bread with Garlic Butter
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About this Recipe
Craving that warm, tender, and impossibly soft naan bread you get at your favorite restaurant? This homemade Perfect Naan Bread with Garlic Butter recipe brings the authentic experience right to your kitchen, without needing a tandoor oven.
This recipe excels by combining readily available ingredients into a dough that promises to be both sweet and buttery. The inclusion of instant dry yeast ensures the naan fluffs up beautifully, creating that signature soft, pillowy texture. Finishing with a simple garlic butter sauce elevates each piece with irresistible savory notes.
Prepare yourself for a truly delightful experience with naan that's thick and rich, yet wonderfully pliable. As it cooks, you'll witness the dough transform, softening and developing that characteristic chewiness and a beautiful, slightly golden exterior. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of the bread's inherent sweetness, a subtle richness from the plain yogurt, and the fragrant punch of garlic-infused butter, all finished with a delicate pinch of sea salt and fresh parsley for visual appeal and a hint of freshness. It’s a wonderfully versatile flatbread, perfect for scooping up flavorful curries or enjoying simply on its own.
Customization & Variations
While the garlic butter is a must-try, you can easily adapt this naan to your preferences.
- For an herb-infused naan, sprinkle fresh cilantro or chives into the dough or over the finished garlic butter.
- If you don't have anise seeds, simply omit them—the naan will still be delicious.
- You could also experiment with brushing on plain melted butter for a simpler, sweet naan.
This warm, fluffy naan is the ideal companion to nearly any meal. Serve it alongside your favorite curries, stews, or use it to sop up delicious sauces. It also makes a fantastic appetizer or a simple snack all on its own.