Naan Style Flatbread
Experience the joy of homemade bread with this soft and fluffy Naan Style Flatbread recipe, perfect for pairing with your favorite curries, soups, or dips. Crafted with a blend of Greek yogurt and whole milk for added richness, this easy-to-make flatbread features a simple yeast dough that’s kneaded to perfection and cooked in a hot skillet for those signature golden bubbles and a slightly charred flavor. Customize your naan with an optional garlic butter glaze and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a fragrant, restaurant-quality touch. Ready in under 30 minutes of active prep time, this versatile flatbread is sure to become a staple at your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Warm water
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Whole milk
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Butter (optional, for brushing)
- 1 clove Garlic (optional, minced for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro (optional, chopped for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
Add the yogurt, milk, olive oil, and the yeast mixture to the bowl with the flour. Mix until a dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Once risen, punch the dough down and divide it into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten into a rough oval or circle about 1/4 inch thick using a rolling pin.
Heat a cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium-high heat until hot. Do not add oil to the pan.
Cook the flatbread one at a time. Place a flattened dough piece into the pan and cook for 1–2 minutes on the first side or until bubbles form. Flip and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes until golden spots appear.
Repeat with the remaining dough portions.
Optional step: Melt the butter and mix it with minced garlic. Brush the cooked flatbreads with the garlic butter and sprinkle with chopped cilantro for added flavor.
Serve warm alongside your favorite dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 1256 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.0 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 46.8 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 669 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
