How many naan does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 10 pieces of naan, or 8 for larger naan.

What type of pan should I use to cook the naan?

You can use a tawa pan or a cast iron pan to cook the naan.

How long do I cook each side of the naan?

Cook each side of the naan for 60 to 90 seconds.

What should I do to keep the naan warm after cooking?

Keep the cooked naan inside a kitchen towel to keep warm and fresh.

Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Naan Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Garlic Butter Naan Recipe
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 375 ml milk; 15 g sugar; 6 g instant yeast; 500 g all purpose flour; 8 g salt; 45 ml oil; 3 cloves minced garlic (inferred from typical garlic butter recipes); 2 tbsp chopped parsley (inferred from typical garlic butter recipes); 50 g butter (inferred from typical garlic butter recipes)

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Original video by Savor Easy on YouTube4:52

About this recipe

Garlic butter naan is a warm, fluffy bread that’s perfect for scooping up your favorite dishes or enjoying on its own. This recipe from Savor Easy shows you how to make it easily at home, resulting in naan that's soft and flavorful thanks to the garlic butter topping.

With just a few simple ingredients and some kneading, you can create delicious naan that rivals what you’d find at a restaurant. The key is in the proofing of the dough and the garlic butter that adds a rich, savory finish.

Ingredient notes

375 ml milk (1 and ½ cups)
15 g sugar (1 tbsp)
6 g instant yeast (2 tsp)
500 g all purpose flour (4 cups)
8 g salt (1 and ½ tsp)
45 ml oil (3 tbsp)
3 cloves minced garlic (inferred from typical garlic butter recipes)
2 tbsp chopped parsley (inferred from typical garlic butter recipes)
50 g butter (inferred from typical garlic butter recipes)

Tips from Savor Easy’s video

Make sure to knead the dough until it's smooth for the best texture in your naan.
Allow the dough to proof until it has doubled in size; this is crucial for achieving that soft, fluffy naan.
When rolling out the dough, aim for a diameter of 7 to 8 inches for even cooking.

Good to know

How many naan does this recipe make?: This recipe makes 10 pieces of naan, or 8 for larger naan.
What type of pan should I use to cook the naan?: You can use a tawa pan or a cast iron pan to cook the naan.
How long do I cook each side of the naan?: Cook each side of the naan for 60 to 90 seconds.
What should I do to keep the naan warm after cooking?: Keep the cooked naan inside a kitchen towel to keep warm and fresh.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Savor Easy: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 10 servingsTime 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

375 ml milk
15 g sugar
6 g instant yeast
500 g all purpose flour
8 g salt
45 ml oil
3 cloves minced garlic — inferred from typical garlic butter recipes
2 tbsp chopped parsley — inferred from typical garlic butter recipes
50 g butter — inferred from typical garlic butter recipes

Steps

1
In a bowl, mix together milk, sugar, and yeast.
2
Add flour and salt. Mix until incorporated.
3
Add oil and knead until smooth. Round into a ball and place in an oiled bowl.
4
Cover for 50 to 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
5
Meanwhile, make Garlic Butter by mixing minced garlic, chopped parsley, and melted butter in a small bowl. Set aside.
6
After the dough is proofed, punch the air out and transfer to a clean and lightly floured counter.
7
Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces (or 8 for bigger naan). Round into balls, cover, and bench rest for at least 10 minutes.
8
Roll out and flatten each dough to about 7 to 8 inches in diameter.
9
Heat a tawa pan or cast iron pan on medium heat. Brush with oil and place the flattened dough.
10
Cook for 60 to 90 seconds on each side.
11
Keep the cooked naan inside a kitchen towel to keep warm and fresh. Brush with the prepared Garlic Butter mixture.
12
Serve and enjoy!