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Homemade Garlic Naan

With this easy recipe, you're just a few ingredients away from delicious, buttery Homemade Garlic Naan that will truly taste like takeout, but better! 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Sides
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Shani W.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Silicone Spatula
  • Wooden Board for kneading
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Basting Brush

Ingredients
  

Naan Dough

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus extra for kneading and rolling
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ ounces active dry yeast (one packet)
  • cup warm milk
  • cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Garlic-Butter Sauce

  • 2 ½ tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1-2 teaspoons chopped parsley

Instructions

Making the Naan Dough

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and active dry yeast.
  • Stir in the warm milk and water, using a silicone spatula, until just combined.
  • Using (floured) hands, knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball.
  • Cover the dough ball in olive oil, then place it back into the bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let the dough rest for 1 hour.
  • After an hour, punch down the dough.
  • Slightly roll out the dough into a thick circle, and then cut into 8 even-sized pieces.
  • Stretch out a piece of dough with your hands, then fold each "corner" back into the middle.
    Finally, roll the piece into a smooth ball. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.
  • Let the dough balls rest, covered with a towel, in your mixing bowl for 10 more minutes.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat.
  • Take a ball of dough and roll it out into a thin, circular shape. Add extra flour to avoid sticking if needed.
    The disc should be really thin and almost see-through. They will shrink slightly in size when cooking.
  • Cook the dough disc on a plain cast-iron skillet, about 30 seconds on each side. Flip after you see large bubbles form on the dough.
  • Repeat steps 10 - 11 until all of the naan dough is cooked. Set aside.

Garlic-Butter Sauce

  • Melt the butter in a microwave-safe dish.
  • Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients until combined.
  • Brush the garlic butter on each cooked naan. Enjoy!

Notes

Tips & Tricks:
Don't over-knead the naan dough! You want it to just come together into a smooth ball.
No need to add any butter or spray to your cast iron skillet. The naan should be cooked on a dry, hot surface.
 
Storage Instructions:
To keep warm, you can place the cooked naan on a pan in the oven at 200℉. Store on the counter in an airtight container or plastic storage bag.
 
Freezing Instructions:
Wrap each cooled slice in plastic wrap, then add them to a freezer-safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. 
When you're ready to reheat; wrap the naan in aluminum foil and pop it in the oven at 350until warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 324mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg