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Garlic naan is the ultimate Indian bread\u2014soft, pillowy, and slathered with fragrant garlic butter. It’s the perfect companion to curries, dal, or just eaten on its own. While traditional naan is cooked in a tandoor (clay oven), this recipe achieves that same magic in a regular skillet at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The dough is enriched with yogurt for tenderness and uses yeast for a light, airy texture. Cooked in a screaming-hot skillet, it puffs up and develops those beautiful blistered spots. Slather it with garlic butter and you’ll never buy naan again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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For the Naan Dough (makes 8 naan):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2 cups (250g) bread flour or all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon instant yeast (or active dry yeast)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup (60g) plain yogurt, room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup (120ml) warm water (about 105\u00b0F \/ 40\u00b0C), plus more as needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Oil or butter for skillet (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Make the Dough:<\/strong> In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add the yogurt, olive oil, and most of the warm water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth, soft, and elastic. Add more water if needed\u2014the dough should be soft and slightly tacky but not sticky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2. First Rise:<\/strong> Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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3. Make the Garlic Butter:<\/strong> In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt. Set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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4. Divide and Rest:<\/strong> Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 8 equal pieces (about 60-70g each). Shape each piece into a smooth ball. Cover with a damp towel and let rest for 15-20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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5. Roll the Naan:<\/strong> On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into a teardrop or oval shape, about \u215b-inch thick and 8-10 inches long. Don’t roll too thin or they’ll become cracker-like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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6. Heat the Skillet:<\/strong> Place a large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Let it get screaming hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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7. Cook the Naan:<\/strong> Carefully place a rolled naan into the hot dry skillet (no oil needed). Cook for 1-2 minutes, until large bubbles form and the bottom is blistered and golden. Flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until cooked through and blistered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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8. Brush with Garlic Butter:<\/strong> Remove the naan from the skillet and immediately brush with the garlic butter mixture. Stack on a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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9. Repeat:<\/strong> Continue with remaining dough, stacking and covering as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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10. Serve:<\/strong> Serve warm, garnished with additional fresh cilantro if desired, alongside your favorite curries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Pro-Tips for Garlic Naan Perfection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Use a Cast Iron Skillet:<\/strong> It retains heat best and creates those beautiful blisters. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Get the Skillet Screaming Hot:<\/strong> The high heat is essential for puffing and blistering. Let it preheat for several minutes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Don’t Use Oil in the Pan:<\/strong> A dry skillet creates the characteristic blistered surface. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Roll Evenly:<\/strong> Aim for uniform thickness so the naan cooks evenly. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Work Quickly:<\/strong> Have all your naans rolled and ready before you start cooking\u2014the process goes fast. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Brush Immediately:<\/strong> Brushing with garlic butter while hot allows the butter to soak in. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Keep Covered:<\/strong> Stacking and covering with a towel traps steam and keeps the naan soft. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Freeze for Later:<\/strong> Naan freezes beautifully. Reheat in a skillet or oven directly from frozen. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add Toppings:<\/strong> Sprinkle with nigella seeds or sesame seeds before cooking for extra flavor. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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This Perfect Garlic Naan is soft, pillowy, and absolutely buttery.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Soft, pillowy Indian flatbread brushed with fragrant garlic butter and sprinkled with fresh cilantro. Better than any restaurant, made right in your own kitchen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2313,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[1529,1527,1530,1528,1532,1531,1533,1534],"class_list":["post-2270","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick_meals","tag-garlic-butter-naan","tag-garlic-naan","tag-homemade-naan","tag-indian-bread","tag-indian-flatbread","tag-naan-recipe","tag-skillet-naan","tag-yogurt-naan"],"yoast_head":"\n
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