{Homemade naan bread}

Naan bread is traditionally served with Indian dishes like curry, but truth be told, I made it in the afternoon and my kids ate it for an after school snack.

Prep Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 26 minutes
Servings: 8

In the market

1/2 cup warm water
2 tablespoon instant yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon salt
2 1/2-3 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoon melted butter
2 tablespoon garlic, minced (optional)

In the kitchen

1) You start by making a basic yeast dough: combine warm water, yeast and sugar in a large bowl and let it sit for a few minutes or till bubbly.

2) Then add olive oil, yogurt, egg, salt and 2 cups of flour. Stir till smooth.

3) Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead a few times on a floured counter until smooth.

4) Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.

5) Cut dough into eight pieces. On a floured surface, roll out each piece into a 6" circle (15,24 cm).



6) Heat a skillet to medium heat and add a little oil or non-stick spray to the skillet.

7) Place a circle of dough in the middle of the skillet and cook till bubbly and golden brown on the bottom (for 2-3 minutes). Flip it over and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes or till golden brown.



8) Brush the top (the bubbly side) of each naan with melted butter. You could add garlic to the butter, but that is optional. You could even top them with chopped fresh parsley, and it was the perfect addition to this easy naan bread.



Notes

- What is the difference between pita bread and naan bread?

Unlike pita bread, naan usually has yogurt in it making it a softer texture. Both are flatbreads and are often served the same way but made different causing the difference in texture.

- How long does naan bread last?

We recommend storing this bread in a Ziploc bag. At room temp, naan bread should last 5-7 days on the counter. Those who put it in the fridge can you usually squeeze out even a few more days.

- How to freeze naan bread?

Freezing naan is easy to do. Just wrap in foil and for extra security, place in a freezer safe Ziploc bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 month. Let defrost and warm up in the oven or microwave.

- What to serve with naan bread?

Naan can go with anything really, but it’s typically best with Asian and Indian foods.
Here are some of our favorite recipes to serve it with:

Homemade hummus
Coconut curry chicken
Greek pasta salad

Naan also can be use to make flatbread wraps, flatbread pizzas, sandwiches and more.