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Naan Bread

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Proof Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6 naans

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon instant yeast
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 1 ½ tablespoon whisked egg about half an egg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablepoons brown mustard seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a stand mixer bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Take care not to let the salt contact the yeast directly
  • Whisk an egg and pour half of it in the dry ingredients. Also add the milk, water and butter
  • When fully mixed, shape the dough into a ball cover to let proof for 1 hour or until it has doubled in sized. This bread does not require any kneading
  • Over medium heat, toast brown mustard seeds for about 5 minutes.
  • When dough is finished proofing, cut into 6 pieces and shape into balls. Proof these for about 15 minutes.
  • Roll the dough balls out into thin oval shapes on a lightly floured work surface. Remember the dough will thicken when cooked so the thinner the better.
  • Lightly oil a cast iron skillet and begin heating on high heat. The key for cooking naan quickly is intense heat that will shock the dough into puffing up.
  • When the skillet starts to smoke, place one piece and cook for at least 1 minute or until it become golden brown with slight charring. Flip and cook the other side for another 1 minute until it looks the same on both sides. Repeat this for each piece of dough.
  • Brush the cooked naan with butter or ghee and sprinkle the toasted mustard seeds
  • Enjoy!