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Recently, when we visited the San Francisco, we got a chance to try Indian food for the first time. We came across naan bread, which is supposedly the biggest part of the Indian food. The bread was so amazing, that we went back for lunch a few days after. Each time we ordered several breads to take out. Oh boy, if I only knew how good the bread was, I would have been making it at home.

Naan Bread

Naan bread is chewy with a bit of a sweet taste to it and a nice crust all around. In the last few days, I’ve made several batches of this recipe. The turnout was fantastic, just like the one at the Indian restaurants. This bread tastes absolutely mouthwatering when it’s warm. You can use it in many dishes, including sandwich bread or even a pizza crust.

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Recipe

Naan Bread on a kitchen towel with green onions and onions besides it

Naan Bread

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Servings
13 Units
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm Water
  • 1/4 cup White Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Dry Yeast
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 3 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour

Instructions

  • In a bowl whisk water together with yeast and sugar. Let the ingredients sit for about 10 minutes until frothy.
    Water, yeast and sugar mixed together in a bowl
  • Whisk in milk, egg and salt. In portions add flour. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes by hands on a lightly floured surface, or in a mixer.
    Dough for naan bread being mixed in a KitchenAid mixer
  • Place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for about an hour, or until the dough has doubled in volume.
    Dough in a bowl covered in plastic wrap
  • Split the dough into 10-15 pieces. Roll them into balls and place on a tray. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise for about 30 minutes. During the rising, preheat oven to 500F.
    Dough being rolled out into small balls on the cutting board
  •  On a lightly oiled surface, roll out the pieces into thin circles. Place them on a foiled baking sheet.
    Each small ball of dough being rolled out into flattened thin circles on an oil cutting board
  • Bake bread for about 2–3 minutes on each side or until puffy and lightly brown.
    2 rolled out balls placed on a foil lined baking sheet
  •  Store bread in an airtight container or foil to maintain it fresh.
    Naan Bread on a cutting board

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Natalya Drozhzhin

Natalya founded Momsdish to demonstrate that placing a homemade meal on the table is not hard at all. Natalya makes cooking easier and approachable, by simplifying the ingredients, while still producing the same great taste.