Just right for serving with curries, this flatbread goes well with stew and chili, too.
If you prefer a plain version, simply omit the garlic and sesame seeds
HANDS-ON TIME
35 minutes
TOTAL TIME
2 hours
MAKES
8 piece
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water (100°F/38°C)
- 1 pkg (8 g) active dry yeast (or 2¼ tsp)
- 3¾ cups all-purpose flour (approx)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup butter, melted
TOPPING:
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
DIRECTIONS:
- In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water. Sprinkle in yeast; let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3¼ cups of the flour, salt, and baking powder; make a well in the center. Pour yeast mixture, yogurt, and butter into the well; stir, gradually incorporating flour mixture, to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Turn out onto lightly floured surface; knead, adding as much of the remaining flour as necessary to prevent sticking, until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Place in greased bowl, turning to grease all over. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Turn out onto lightly floured surface; form into log. Divide into 8 pieces. Gently stretch each into scant ¼-inch (5 mm) thick teardrop shape. Cover with a clean tea towel; let rest for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle naan with garlic and sesame seeds. Place on griddle or in cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Bake, turning once, until puffed and golden, about 5 minutes. Brush tops with butter. Wrap in tea towel to keep soft; serve warm.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION, PER PIECE:
- Calories: about 309 cal
- Protein: 7 g
- Total Fat: 10 g (6 g saturated fat)
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg
- Sodium: 374 mg
- % Recommended Daily Intake (RDI): 3% calcium, 21% iron, 8% vitamin A, 66% folate.
TIP FROM THE TEST KITCHEN: If the dough becomes too stretchy when you’re shaping it, cover it lightly and let it rest for a few minutes
