Garlic Butter Naan

Soft, pillowy homemade garlic butter naan brushed with melted garlic butter and sesame seeds. Easier than you think and better than any restaurant. No oven needed.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Garlic naan, Garlic naan recipe, homemade naan, Naan bread, soft naan recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Proofing time 1

Total Time 1 35

Servings

Calories 283kcal

Author Alida Ryder

Ingredients

1 cup warm water
10 g (2¼tsp) instant yeast
1 tsp sugar
4-5 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup Greek yogurt

For the garlic butter

½ cup melted butter
2 tsp crushed garlic
1 tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the water, yeast and sugar. Mix to combine then allow to stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
Sift in the flour, baking powder, garlic powder and salt and start mixing with the dough hook.
Add the yogurt and allow to knead for 5 minutes. The dough needs to be soft and smooth. If it is too sticky, add a little flour and if it is too dry, add a splash of water/milk and mix through.
Form the dough into a smooth ball then place in an oiled bowl. Cover with cling film and place in a warm spot to rise for 45-60 minutes (or until doubled in size).
When the dough has risen, remove from the bowl and place on a floured surface.
Cut into 10 equal pieces. Form each piece into a ball then using a rolling pin, roll into an oval of about 5mm/¼-inch thick.
Heat a large skillet or pan over high heat. Add the naan, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the surface has bubbled up and the bottom has char marks Flip one and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through..
Mix together the butter, parsley and garlic and set aside.
Remove from the heat and brush with melted butter.
Wrap in foil until ready to serve.

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