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Homemade Garlic Naan Bread with Herb Butter Recipe

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4.1 from 11 reviews

This homemade naan bread recipe yields soft, fluffy, and flavorful flatbreads infused with garlic and finished with a fragrant garlic butter glaze. Using an air fryer to cook the dough results in a perfectly cooked naan with a slightly crisp exterior and tender inside, ready in under 3 hours including rising time—ideal for pairing with Indian dishes or enjoying on its own.

  • 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 chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a mixing bowl, stir together the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until foam appears on top, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Make Dough: Add the flour, milk, yogurt, minced garlic, oil, baking powder, and salt to the yeast mixture. Using a dough hook attachment, mix until a dough ball forms.
  3. Knead and Proof: Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it on a floured surface for 3 minutes. Place the dough ball into an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside in a warm place to double in size for about 1 hour.
  4. Divide and Shape: After the dough has doubled, punch it down and cut it into 10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then flatten on a floured surface to fit the size of your air fryer basket.
  5. Air Fry: Place each flattened dough piece into the prepared 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 butter and stir in minced garlic and chopped parsley.
  7. Brush and Serve: Once the naan is cooked, brush the garlic butter mixture generously over each piece while still warm. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure the water used to activate yeast is warm but not hot to prevent killing the yeast.
  • Greek yogurt adds tanginess and helps keep the naan soft and moist.
  • You can substitute butter for oil in the dough for richer flavor but oil keeps it tender.
  • If you do not have an air fryer, naan can be cooked in a hot skillet or oven, though cooking times will vary.
  • Leftover naan can be reheated in a toaster oven or air fryer for a few minutes to restore crispness.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Indian

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