The Homemade Butter Naan recipe is simple to make in your kitchen. Naan is an Indian bread which is on every restaurant menu. It is a rich Indian bread that goes well with most Indian gravies. Everyone loves the soft texture of a good Butter naan. It is a hit among everyone.

This Naan recipe is simply fantastic and delicious and easy to make and has that melt in the mouth flavour and texture.

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
• 1/2 cup Butter (Unsalted), softened
• 1 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
• 3 tablespoons Lukewarm Water
• 1 tablespoon of Sugar
• 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt

Others

• 2 teaspoons Chaat Masala Powder
• 1 tablespoon Butter (Salted), softened

How to make Homemade Butter Naan Recipe – Soft Yogurt Bread

1. To begin making the Butter Naan recipe, in a large bowl add the 3 cups of flour and butter. With your hands, blend the butter into the flour until it forms coarse crumbs. You can do this in a blender as well, but the dough when worked with your hands gives a better texture to the dough.
2. Stir together the warm water, yeast and sugar until yeast is completely dissolved. Now make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and add the yoghurt, salt and yeast mixture.
3. Knead into the flour until the whole dough collects into a mass. Add a little more water if required to bring the dough together. The dough will be wet and sticky.
4. Wipe your hands clean and oil them. Now knead the naan dough with the oiled hands until smooth, for about 10 minutes; oil your hands more if the dough is sticky. The dough after 10 minutes of kneading will still be soft and pliable.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover the bowl and allow the dough to rest for 3 to 4 hours until the dough has doubled in volume.
6. Once the naan dough has doubled, punch down the dough, knead for a minute and divide into 12 to 15 equal portions.
7. With a rolling pin, quickly roll out each ball into a 5-inch oval. With your fingers, stretch each round into a 5-7 inch oval. The next step is to cook the naans. Follow either of the below methods.

Method for Cooking the Naans in the Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 250 C or the maximum heat.
2. If you have a baking stone; place it in the oven. Arrange a few of the naans in a single layer on the ungreased baking sheets or directly on the baking stone. And bake until they are puffed and lightly brown, 3-4 minutes.
3. Repeat the same process of baking with the remaining naans. Keep the baked naans aside. Naans can be pre-made and kept warm wrapped in a cloth and inside a bread box or any other covered container.
4. Before serving, preheat the broiler to maximum heat. Transfer a few of the naans to the broiler pan and broil for 15-20 seconds to brown the tops.
5. You can also brown the tops on the gas stove; hold the naans with the tongs and place them directly over the flame for about 10 seconds. Repeat with remaining bread.

Method for Cooking the Naans on Gas Stove

1. Heat an iron skillet on high heat. Place the rolled naans out on the skillet and cook on both sides until you can see light brown spots and bubbles coming through. Using tongs, flip the naan directly on the flame to give it the roasted flavour and make it a little crisper.
2. Once done, remove from the flame and serve hot.
3. Brush the tops of the Butter Naan lightly with chaat masala and butter if desired. Serve the Butter Naans hot.
4. Serve Homemade Butter Naan.

Source: archanaskitchen.com