Easy Homemade Naan Bread (Plain or with Basil)
Naan bread is a staple in Indian cuisine and is traditionally cooked in a tandoor, a clay oven.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 3 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Yogurt
- 1/2 cup Warm water
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add yogurt and olive oil to the yeast mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and knead until a soft dough forms.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a baking stone or baking sheet in the oven.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll each portion into a circle.
- If desired, sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top of the naan.
- Carefully transfer the naan onto the preheated baking stone or baking sheet.
- Bake for 2-3 minutes until the naan puffs up and the bottom is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 210kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.