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Holding a Garlic Naan Bread on a plate with a pile of naan. Garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.
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Garlic Naan Bread

Garlic Naan Breads are so soft and perfect for mopping up curries, you’ll find it hard to stop at one! Just as good as the best Indian restaurants, this will become your new favourite naan recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Dough rising1 hour
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Garlic naan, Garlic naan bread, naan bread
Servings: 10 naan breads
Author: Karina Carrel

Ingredients

NAAN BREADS

  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant, rapid rise
  • 3/4 cup milk warm
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt or natural plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil plus 2 tablespoons extra for cooking
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups plain flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

GARLIC BUTTER TOPPING

  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
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Instructions

For Naan Bread

  • Combine together the water, sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes or until the mixture begins to bubble on top
    A top-down view of a clear glass bowl filled with a foamy, activated yeast mixture on a gray textured surface.
  • Add the milk, yogurt, oil, minced garlic, flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • Mix until the dough comes together with your hands.
  • Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Use floured hands to knead the dough until smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Lightly grease the same mixing bowl with a small spray of cooking oil. Transfer dough to the bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
    Top-down view of a smooth ball of dough resting in a clear glass bowl covered with plastic wrap on a gray textured surface.
  • Let rest at room temperature for about an hour until doubled in size.
    Top-down view of a smooth ball of dough resting in a clear glass bowl covered with plastic wrap on a gray textured surface.
  • When ready to cook, divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll into balls, then use a rolling pin to roll each piece of dough into a large oval, about 6 inches long and 1/8-inch thick. Repeat with remaining dough.
    Top-down view of a wooden rolling pin flattening a piece of dough on a flour-dusted gray surface, surrounded by round dough balls.
    • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Grease skillet all over with 1/2 teaspoon of the extra oil.
  • Place one piece of the naan on the oiled, hot skillet and cook until bubbles form on top, about 1-2 minutes.
  • While cooking, brush the top with a little oil. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until large golden spots appear on the bottom.
  • Remove from the skillet and wrap in a clean kitchen towel. Repeat with the remaining naan.
    • Keep them wrapped in a towel while you work.

For Garlic Butter Topping

  • Combine melted butter and minced garlic together in a bowl. Brush each naan with the garlic butter and top with the fresh herb of your choosing.
    A piece of naan bread cooking in a black cast iron skillet, showing large bubbles and browned spots.

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Notes

How to Store Garlic Naan Bread

If you plan on storing your garlic naan bread, do not brush them with the garlic butter. When cooked, let it cool completely to room temperature to prevent condensation. Transfer to Ziploc bags and store at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
When ready to eat, heat them up on a pan over low-medium heat, or in the microwave for 10 seconds. Brush with garlic butter and enjoy!

Freeze Naan

Follow the same steps above (store plain - no garlic butter) and store in the freezer for up to two months. Frozen naan bread thaws quickly at room temperature. Reheat in the microwave or on a skillet over low-medium heat, then brush with garlic butter.
Happy Cooking! Xx
Perfect to serve with Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken or Coconut Curry Shrimp.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg