Naan Bread

Makes: 10 Naan

5 from 2 votes

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek, Indian

Servings: 7

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Rising Time: 1

Total Time 1 50

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Ingredients

1 cup water (warm)
2 Tbsp honey
2 ¼ tsp yeast (or 1 pkg)
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup plain yogurt
2 tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder
1 large egg

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the warm water, honey, and yeast and allow to rest for 10 minutes or until foamy.
Add the flour, yogurt, salt, baking powder, and egg.
Mix for 2-3 minutes until smooth. (the dough will still be slightly sticky, but it should form into a ball that pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl. If it's too sticky, add a bit more flour.)
Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with a damp towel and let it rise for 1 hour untl the dough has nearly doubled in size.
Transfer it to a floured surface and shape it into an even circle. Cut the dough into 8 equally-sized wedges and roll each wedge into a ball with your hands. Then use a rolling pin to roll out the dough ball until it forms an oval about 1/4-inch thick. It shrinks up when it hits the pan, so it's hard to get it too thin. *I recommend multi-tasking this process - rolling out the next dough ball while you cook one of the stove.*
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add one of the rolled-out discs to the pan and cook for 1 minute, or until the top of the dough begins to bubble and the bottom turns lightly golden. Flip the dough and cook on the second side for 30-60 seconds, or until the other side is golden as well, then transfer the dough to a clean plate.
*If you are making garlic naan, brush one or both sides of the dough with the garlic butter once the naan has cooked.*
If desired, sprinkle the naan with a pinch of coarse salt. Then cover the naan with a clean towel so it stays warm.
Repeat with remaining dough.

Notes:

Make Ahead: These are best served the first day, but they can be made early in the day and reheated in the oven at 400 degrees for 3-4 minutes. They also freeze really well. Just reheat them in the oven at 400 degrees for 4-5 minutes.