Print: Yogurt Naan Recipe
Soft & Chewy Yogurt Naan (No Tandoor Required)
Yield: 4 naan breads
Prep time: 10 minutes
Rest time: 1 hour
Cook time: 2 minutes per naan
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup (180g) full-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- Optional: melted butter and fresh herbs for brushing
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour and salt.
- Stir in yogurt, olive oil, and yeast. Mix until combined.
- Knead briefly until a smooth dough forms, about 1 minute.
- Cover and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Divide into 4 equal pieces and roll or stretch into flat ovals.
- Preheat your Baking Steel in the oven or on the stovetop to 500°F (260°C).
- Cook each naan for about 1 minute per side until blistered and golden.
- Brush with melted butter and top with herbs, if using. Serve warm.
Note: This dough is soft and easy to work with. You can refrigerate it after resting for use later the same day.