Half-Batch Homemade Naan Bread
Want fresh, homemade naan but don't need a big batch? This quick and easy recipe yields a smaller quantity of soft, delicious naan bread, perfect for a smaller meal or when you're just craving a few warm flatbreads. Enjoy the simple satisfaction of creating your own tender naan with minimal effort!
Yields: 3-4 naan
Ingredients:
- 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm milk (about 105-115°F)
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp plain yogurt or buttermilk
- 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil or melted ghee, plus more for brushing
- Optional for topping: melted butter or ghee, minced garlic, chopped cilantro
Instructions:
- Activate Yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5-10 min until foamy.
- Mix Dry: Whisk flour and salt in a bowl.
- Add Wet: Stir in yogurt and oil into the yeast mixture. Add to dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead: Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 min until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Lightly oil the bowl, place dough in, turn to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled.
- Divide & Shape: Punch down dough. Divide into 3-4 portions. Roll each into a thin oval or round. Keep covered.
- Cook: Heat a dry skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium-high heat. Lightly wet one side of a naan. Place wet-side down on hot skillet. Cook 1-2 min until bubbly and bottom is lightly browned.
- Blister (Optional): Flip skillet over a gas flame for 15-30 seconds to blister. Or, flip naan in skillet and cook other side 1-2 min.
- Finish: Brush warm naan with melted butter/ghee and optional toppings. Serve immediately.