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    Home » Recipes » Rolls, Buns and Flatbreads

    Herb and Garlic Herb Naan Bread

    Mar 14, 2019 | by Jennifer | Last Updated: Jun 10, 2021

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    Naan Bread is so easy to make at home and this recipe makes 12 delicious Herb and Garlic Naan. They freeze beautifully, too!

    naan bread on metal platter

    The homemade garlic Naan bread gets its garlic flavour from several brushings of garlic butter before cooking and a generous brushing or drizzle right before serving. As well, a sprinkling of chopped parsley and cilantro and a sprinkling of salt, finish them off beautifully.

    I do love garlic Naan, but I've fashioned this recipe so that there is no actual garlic IN the Naan bread, so if you'd like or your prefer a plain Naan, all you have to do is skip the garlic in the butter.

    These Naan freeze beautifully, so you can always have great Naan on hand.

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    • Cook's Notes
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    • Some Indian Dishes to enjoy your Naan with!
    • Comments, Questions and Reviews

    Cook's Notes

    Making Naan at home isn't hard, but it is a bit of a process and I never need 12 Naan bread at once :) As such, I rarely Naan on the day I want to eat it, but rather save it for a nice weekend project, followed by freezing them. Then when Indian is on the menu, I'm all set!

    Don't forget to take set the measured milk and yogurt out on the counter to warm to room temperature before starting. (But if you do forget, just give them a quick (5-7 second) shot in the microwave to take the chill off them.

    You'll find this dough is more stiff and a little less moist than a bread dough, for example. It will soften and moisten slightly after it rises.

    If you don't have a cast-iron skillet, use your heaviest bottomed skillet. You may need to adjust your heat level according to the thickness of the pan.

    I found medium-low to be the sweet spot setting on my stove-top, but yours may be a little different. Watch the first couple carefully. The bottom should be deep golden after 1 minute, but shouldn't be burnt or pale, so adjust your heat accordingly, as needed.

    As mentioned above, Naan freezes beautifully. I like to freeze them in 4 packages of 3 Naan each, as that works for my family. To thaw, just set the Naan in the freezer bag on your countertop for an hour or so, then warm to serve.

    Top Tip! Very few cast iron frying pans have lids, so when it comes to covering the pan when cooking, grab a large baking sheet and simply place it over-top of the frying pan.

    Don't forget the sprinkling of salt after cooking and brushing with butter! As there is no salt IN the Naan, a sprinkling before serving will add great flavour!

    naan bread on metal platter

    Recipe

    naan bread on metal platter

    Herb and Garlic Naan Bread

    Delicious Naan bread, with garlic butter and fresh herbs. So easy to make at home. These freeze beautifully!
    Author: Jennifer
    5 stars from 6 ratings
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Rising Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Bread
    Servings 12 Naan

    Ingredients
     

    For the Naan dough:

    • 1 tsp active dry or instant yeast
    • 2 Tbsp white sugar
    • 1/4 cup water, at room temperature
    • 4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 3/4 cup whole milk, at room temperature
    • 1/2 cup full-fat plain yogurt, at room temperature

    For brushing:

    • 3 Tbsp garlic, minced, about 5 cloves
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • Fine salt, for sprinkling

    To serve:

    • Additional garlic butter
    • Chopped fresh cilantro and/or parsley
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    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl, combine the yeast, sugar and water. Let stand 5 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a kneading hook, mix together the flour, baking soda and baking powder.
    • To the bowl with the yeast mixture, add the yogurt and milk and whisk together Add this mixture to the flour mixture. Knead with your hands or the kneading hook until the dough forms a smooth, soft ball, about 2 minutes. Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise at room temperature until doubled, about 2 hours.
    • When dough is almost risen, combine butter and garlic in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat on the stovetop until butter is melted (or heat in the microwave in a bowl for 1 minute). Turn off heat (or remove from microwave) and set aside.
    • Remove the dough to a well-floured surface. Knead it briefly, then divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into 1/4-inch thick ovals, approximately 6 inches wide.
    • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium low heat. Brush one side the dough with some garlic butter and place buttered side down in skillet. *Don't crowd the skillet. The dough needs to lay completely flat. I could only cook one at a time in my 10-inch skillet.) Cook for about one minute, until the dough puffs up. Lightly brush with a bit more garlic butter, then flip dough, cover the pan, and cook for one more minute. Remove from the pan. *(If your skillet doesn't have a lid, use a large baking sheet to cover the top for the last minute of cooking).
    • If serving immediately: Brush both sides of hot Naan with more garlic butter and sprinkle with salt. Place in a towel-lined bowl until ready to serve.
    • If making ahead: Don't brush Naan with garlic butter or salt after removing from pan. Simply remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
    • To serve (if serving immediately): strain remaining garlic butter to remove the garlic pieces (add a bit more melted butter, if necessary). Drizzle strained warm garlic butter over naan and sprinkle with chopped parsley and/or cilantro.
    • To serve (if making ahead): Make a little garlic butter by melting 1/4 cup butter with 2-3 minced garlic cloves. Drizzle over re-warmed Naan and sprinkle with salt and chopped herbs.

    Notes

    Be sure to read the "Cook's Notes" in the original post, where I share some valuable tips, options, substitutions and variations for this recipe!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional information provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon to make personal health decisions.

    Course Bread
    Cuisine Indian
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    Adapted from a Food & Wine recipe.
     

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    Hi! I'm Jennifer, a home-cook of many years and a lifelong seeker of delicious food! I'm an equal opportunity eater. I enjoy eating all the foods!

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    Comments

    1. Connie Hoffman says

      April 12, 2021 at 10:40 am

      I don't use yogurt, would there happen to be an alternative?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        April 12, 2021 at 11:19 am

        Hi Connie, are you looking for a non yogurt substitution or a non dairy substitution?

        Reply
        • Connie Hoffman says

          May 11, 2021 at 12:14 pm

          A non yogurt substitution. Thanks.

          Reply
          • Jennifer says

            May 11, 2021 at 12:22 pm

            Hi Connie, I would use sour cream then, as the closest non-yogurt substitute.

            Reply
    2. Lisa Stewart says

      April 21, 2019 at 8:08 pm

      How to you recommend reheating naan bread when it has been frozen?

      Reply
      • Jennifer Maloney says

        April 21, 2019 at 8:31 pm

        Hi Lisa, I just pop it onto a baking sheet and put it into a 350F oven for a few minutes, until it's just warm. It doesn't take long for them to warm, so don't wander off too far. You don't want to leave them to the point they might start to crisp or dry out.

        Reply
    3. [email protected] says

      March 18, 2019 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      It wasn't too long ago that I had my first taste of naan, and man, I couldn't believe what I was missing for all those years! Yours looks absolutely perfect! All puffy and perfectly charred! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 18, 2019 at 7:33 pm

        Thanks so much, Annie! Having Naan is one of my favourite parts of Indian food. Love it to soak up all that delicious sauce :)

        Reply
    4. Milena says

      March 18, 2019 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      Looks so perfect that I can make it my main course:) Love baked goods with yogurt in them, the flavor of the dough is amazing and also reminds me of various creations my grandma used to make me as a kid. And that garlic butter you apply and the fresh cilantro! Yum.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 18, 2019 at 12:42 pm

        Thanks so much, Milena :)

        Reply
    5. Laura | Tutti Dolci says

      March 17, 2019 at 9:12 pm

      I love naan bread, this looks perfect!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 18, 2019 at 8:45 am

        Thanks so much, Laura :)

        Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      March 15, 2019 at 3:02 pm

      5 stars
      I have yet to try my hand at homemade Naan bread Jennifer. This looks delicious and the recipe looks like I could handle it. Got to get it on my baking list!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 15, 2019 at 3:40 pm

        I think you'll love it, Mary Ann! Thanks :)

        Reply
    7. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

      March 15, 2019 at 7:20 am

      5 stars
      Hubby and I regularly make veg korma and all sorts of lentil and spiced dishes and we love naan to go with. I'm totally trying this next time. Love that it freezes well too :) Pinned!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 15, 2019 at 10:46 am

        Thanks so much, Dawn. I think you'll find it so handy :)

        Reply
    8. Chris Scheuer says

      March 14, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      We love naan too and I love that you can feeze this to have it available any time the urge strikes!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 15, 2019 at 10:46 am

        Thanks Chris and yes, no more wishing I had some Naan to go with dinner :)

        Reply
    9. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      March 14, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love love LOVE naan bread! It's so pillowy and soft! But, you are right, it is outrageously priced at the store! I can't WAIT to try this recipe, Jennifer! Your naan looks like perfection!!!! And I bet it tastes way better than the store-bought variety! Pinned!!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 15, 2019 at 10:47 am

        Thanks Cheyanne and yes, a huge money-saver to make at home :)

        Reply
    10. Tricia says

      March 14, 2019 at 9:41 am

      I actually dream about naan all the time. I LOVE this quick and easy flatbread and can't believe how long it's been since I made it. I must try your recipe - it looks fantastic! Thanks Jenifer.

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        March 14, 2019 at 12:26 pm

        Thanks so much, Tricia :)

        Reply

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