Soft and Fluffy Naan

Ingredients

• 2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1.5 tsp yeast (part of the yeast mix)
• 1 tbsp sugar (part of the yeast mix)
• 0.25 cup warm water (for the yeast mix)
• 0.5 cup warm water (added gradually while kneading)
• 1 tbsp oil
• butter (melted for brushing)
• parsley (fresh, mixed with butter for brushing)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.

2. 2

   Prepare the yeast mix by combining 1 1/2 tsp yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 cup warm water; let it sit until activated.

3. 3

   Add the yeast mix and 1 tbsp oil to the dry ingredients and begin to knead.

4. 4

   Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup warm water as you knead the dough until fully incorporated and smooth, which should take about 5 to 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Place the dough in a bowl, cover it, and let it rest for about an hour until it has doubled in size.

6. 6

   Divide the risen dough into 7 equal-sized balls.

7. 7

   Cover the dough balls and let them rest for another 10 to 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Roll each ball out into your desired naan shape.

9. 9

   Heat a pan over low to medium heat. Cook the naan for about 1 minute on each side, flipping once you see bubbles forming and golden patches appearing.

10. 10

    Once cooked, remove from the pan and immediately brush with a mixture of melted butter and parsley.

Notes

The transcript specifies dividing the dough into 7 pieces and cooking for 1 minute per side, which provides more specific guidance than the general description.

Nutrition per serving

• naan
• bread
• side dish
• vegetarian
• indian-inspired
• pan-cooked
• dinner