Enjoy the taste of fresh, warm garlic naan bread straight from your own kitchen with this easy-to-follow recipe. The combination of fluffy bread and savory garlic flavor is sure to impress your family and friends. Perfect for serving with curry or as a tasty snack on its own.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm water and yogurt to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, and cilantro.
- Roll out each dough ball into a flat circle. Brush one side with the garlic butter mixture.
- Place the naan, buttered side down, in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form.
- Brush the top with more garlic butter, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Repeat with remaining dough balls, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve the garlic naan bread warm, and enjoy!
