Naan Bread

By Culiora

Soft Indian naan bread with yogurt – perfect alongside curry. Makes about 6–8 breads.

• Servings: 8
• Prep time: 75 min
• Cook time: 15 min
• Total time: 90 min

Ingredients

• 25 g fresh yeast
• 2.5 dl lukewarm water
• 1 dl plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 6-7 dl all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Crumble the yeast into a bowl and dissolve it in the lukewarm water.
2. Add the yogurt, oil, sugar, and salt.
3. Gradually work in the flour until you have a smooth dough.
4. Knead the dough for about 5–10 minutes (by hand or using a stand mixer).
5. Cover with a tea towel and let the dough rise for about 1 hour.
6. Divide the dough into 6–8 pieces and roll each out into oval or round flatbreads.
7. Cook the breads in a hot, dry skillet (preferably cast iron) for about 1–2 minutes per side until nicely blistered and browned.
8. Optional: Brush with melted butter, crushed garlic, and chopped fresh cilantro for garlic naan.