Madhur Jaffrey's Naan Bread
Discover the art of homemade naan with Madhur Jaffrey's easy-to-follow recipe that brings the essence of authentic Indian flatbread straight to your kitchen. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, creamy yogurt, and a touch of warm milk, this fluffy naan is perfectly balanced with soft interiors and golden, blistered exteriors. The dough is enriched with egg and kneaded to silky perfection before being pan-cooked to achieve those signature charred spots. Brushed with melted butter, this naan is irresistibly fragrant and best served warm alongside your favorite curries, stews, or chutneys. With just 90 minutes of prep time, you can elevate any meal with this versatile, restaurant-quality bread that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
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Ingredients
- 350 grams All-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 150 milliliters Milk (warm)
- 4 tablespoons Plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of the warm milk. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture becomes frothy.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the frothy yeast mixture, yogurt, remaining warm milk, vegetable oil, and the egg. Mix until you form a soft dough.
Step 3
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can knead the dough using a stand mixer with a dough hook for about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Lightly oil a clean bowl and place the dough inside. Cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until the dough doubles in size.
Step 5
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 6 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and roll out with a rolling pin into an oval or teardrop shape about 1/4-inch thick.
Step 6
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place one rolled-out naan into the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown spots appear.
Step 7
Brush the warm naan with melted butter and keep it covered with a clean kitchen towel while you cook the remaining naans.
Step 8
Serve the naan warm, alongside your favorite curry or chutney.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (694.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1955.9 |
| Total Fat 64.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.8g | |
| Cholesterol 298.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2585.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 286.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.9g | |
| Protein 53.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 179.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 384.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 967.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories