Description
Jamie Oliver’s quick naan bread delivers authentic Indian flavor without traditional rising time. Home cooks can craft this simple flatbread in minutes, enjoying restaurant-quality results with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons (15 milliliters) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (420 milliliters) Greek yogurt
Garnish and Optional Topping:
- Melted butter (amount not specified)
- Fresh parsley (amount not specified)
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, creamy Greek yogurt, and leavening powder, ensuring a uniform consistency. Sprinkle a pinch of kosher salt to enhance the flavor profile.
- Transfer the shaggy dough onto a generously floured work surface, then gently knead with the heels of your hands for 3-4 minutes until the texture becomes smooth and elastic.
- Divide the supple dough into 5 equally sized portions, carefully shaping each into a round ball using your palms.
- Dust your work surface and rolling pin with additional flour to prevent sticking. Methodically flatten each dough ball into a thin, circular disk approximately 6 inches (15 centimeters) in diameter.
- Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet or griddle over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until surface is evenly heated. Carefully place each dough circle onto the hot surface.
- Cook each flatbread for 1-2 minutes, watching for bubbling and golden-brown spots to develop. Flip and repeat on the opposite side until light charring appears.
- Remove from heat and optionally brush with melted unsalted butter, then garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for an aromatic finish. Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Customize your naan with fresh herbs like cilantro or minced garlic for an extra flavor punch.
- Achieve restaurant-quality results right in your home kitchen with minimal cooking expertise.
- Skip complicated rising techniques and enjoy fresh, warm bread in less than 30 minutes.
- Greek yogurt transforms this recipe into a tender, soft flatbread that rivals traditional versions.
- Pantry-friendly ingredients make this naan a go-to solution for spontaneous meal preparations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg