Butter Naan Recipe

Craving authentic Indian restaurant-style butter naan? This recipe lets you make incredibly soft and delicious naan bread at home, WITHOUT a tandoor! Learn Jaypuri's secret to perfectly puffed naan, ready to soak up your favorite curry in just over 3 hours. Get ready for restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 185 mins
Calories 424 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Butter Naan

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How to Make Butter Naan

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup warm water, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add 4 cups all-purpose flour (approximately, add more as needed to reach desired dough consistency), and 2 tablespoons plain yogurt to the yeast mixture.
  3. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the dough and knead for another minute.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized balls.
  7. Lightly brush each dough ball with remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
  8. Roll each dough ball into an oval shape, about 1/8 inch thick, slightly thicker in the center.
  9. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) in broil mode.
  10. Place a non-stick baking sheet on the top rack of the preheated oven to heat for 3 minutes. This helps to create a crispier naan.
  11. Remove the baking sheet and carefully place a rolled naan on it. Gently stretch the naan to slightly enlarge it and create a more irregular shape if desired.
  12. Brush the top of each naan with a few drops of water.
  13. Place the baking sheet back on the top rack and broil for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly puffed. Watch closely to prevent burning. Flip halfway through.
  14. Remove from oven, brush immediately with melted butter (2 tablespoons), and serve hot with your favorite Indian dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

22g

Carbs

22g

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