Butter naan is a type of Indian flatbread that is traditionally made with a mixture of all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, water, melted butter, and yogurt. The dough is kneaded until it is smooth and elastic, then divided into small balls and rolled out into thin, circular shapes. The naan is then grilled or baked until it is puffed up and golden brown. It is typically served hot, brushed with more melted butter on top.
Butter naan is often served as a side dish with Indian curries, but it can also be enjoyed on its own as a snack or as a base for pizzas and other toppings. It is a delicious and versatile bread that is easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients.
To make butter naan, you will need the following ingredients:
To make butter naan, you will need the following ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup lukewarm water
2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for brushing
1/4 cup plain yogurt
Here is a simple recipe you can follow:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
Add the water and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.Cover the dough with a damp cloth and set it aside to rest for about 30 minutes.Preheat your grill or stovetop griddle over medium-high heat.Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece out into a thin, circular shape.Brush one side of each naan with yogurt and place it yogurt-side down on the grill or griddle. Grill for 1-2 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on the surface.Flip the naan over and brush the cooked side with melted butter. Grill for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the naan is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the naan from the grill and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Add the water and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and set it aside to rest for about 30 minutes.
Preheat your grill or stovetop griddle over medium-high heat.
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece out into a thin, circular shape.
Brush one side of each naan with yogurt and place it yogurt-side down on the grill or griddle. Grill for 1-2 minutes, or until bubbles start to form on the surface.
Flip the naan over and brush the cooked side with melted butter. Grill for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the naan is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the naan from the grill and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Certainly! Here are a few more tips and details to help you make the best butter naan possible:
When you are mixing the dough, you may need to adjust the amount of water you use depending on the humidity and the absorbency of your flour. You want the dough to be soft and pliable, but not too sticky.
If you have time, you can also let the dough rise for an hour or two before shaping and grilling it. This will result in a softer and more puffed-up naan.
You can also add other flavorings to the dough if you like. Some options include minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs, or spices such as cumin or coriander.
When grilling the naan, make sure the heat is not too high. If the heat is too high, the naan will burn before it has a chance to cook through. You want the heat to be hot enough to cook the naan quickly, but not so hot that it burns.
If you don't have a grill or griddle, you can also cook the naan in a skillet on the stove. Heat a tablespoon or two of butter or oil in the skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the naan for 1-2 minutes on each side, until it is golden brown and cooked through.
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