Naan

Name: Naan
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 87 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp active dry yeast; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp fine salt; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 3 tbsp ghee, melted

Soft and pillowy flatbread cooked in a blisteringly hot skillet to produce golden charred spots and brushed with rich melted ghee.

87 minMediumServes 6230 cal/serving

IndianSideStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

1/2 cup warm water
1 tsp granulated sugar
2 tsp active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp fine salt
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tbsp ghee, melted

Instructions

1

Combine 1/2 cup warm water, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and 2 tsp active dry yeast in a bowl and let rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
2

Whisk 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt into the yeast mixture until smooth.
3

Stir in 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp fine salt to form a soft dough ball.
4

Knead dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes, then cover and rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
5

Divide dough into 6 pieces and roll each into a thin oval teardrop shape.
6

Heat a dry skillet over high heat until very hot, then cook each dough piece for 1 to 2 minutes per side until puffed and charred.
7

Brush hot flatbreads with 3 tbsp melted ghee and serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Naan dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp ghee, melted. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Naan gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Naan keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Naan?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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