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Homemade Garlic Naan Bread with Herb Butter Recipe

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This homemade naan bread recipe features soft, fluffy, garlic-infused flatbreads made using an air fryer for a quick and easy preparation. The dough combines yogurt, milk, and yeast for perfect softness, and the piping-hot naan is finished with a flavorful garlic butter and parsley brush. Ideal as a delicious side for Indian dishes or as a tasty snack.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Garlic Butter

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a mixing bowl, combine the active dry yeast, sugar, and warm water. Stir gently and let it sit for about 10 minutes until foam appears on the surface, indicating that the yeast is active.
  2. Prepare Dough: Add the all-purpose flour, milk, plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, oil, baking powder, and salt to the bowl with the yeast mixture. Using a dough hook attachment, mix until a dough ball forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Knead Dough: Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it on a floured surface for about 3 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough ball in an oiled bowl, cover it tightly with plastic wrap, and set aside to rise for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
  4. Shape Naan: Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten it on a floured surface so that each piece fits the size of your air fryer basket.
  5. Cook Naan: Place each flattened dough piece into the air fryer basket sprayed lightly with oil. Cook at 370°F (188°C) for 6 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  6. Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic and chopped parsley. Once the naan breads are cooked, brush each piece generously with the garlic butter mixture while still warm.

Notes

  • Ensure the water used to activate the yeast is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Use plain Greek yogurt for the best texture and tangy flavor in the dough.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, naan can also be cooked on a hot skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
  • You can add more garlic or parsley to the butter for extra flavor if desired.
  • Serve naan warm for the best taste and texture.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 9 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/homemade-garlic-naan-bread-with-herb-butter-recipe-2/