It's easier than you think to make homemade naan. With this shortcut recipe, you need just a couple of ingredients you may already have on hand. Learn how to make and use two-ingredient naan today.
Two-Ingredient Naan Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to make this two-ingredient naan:
· Self-rising flour: You'll need 1 ¼ cups of self-rising flour. If you only have all-purpose flour on hand, you can make a DIY version with just a few ingredients. · Yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt holds the naan dough together and ensures a tender texture. Make sure you get authentic Greek yogurt and not Greek-style yogurt.
How to Make Two-Ingredient Naan
You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect:
1. Mix Ingredients: Mix the flour and yogurt until a shaggy dough forms. 2. Knead: Transfer to a flour-dusted work surface, then knead for 2 to 3 minutes. Add more flour as needed if the dough becomes too sticky. 3. Shape: Pat the dough into a rectangle. Divide into eight equal portions, lightly flatten, and shape into a semi-rectangular shape. 4. Cook: Heat a lightly greased skillet over medium heat. Add one or two pieces of dough and cook until they begin to bubble and brown. Flip and continue cooking until both sides are cooked.
"I am floored by how awesome this recipe is," raves FaithsFood. "I had to make it a few times to get my process figured out — but this has quickly become a staple at my house. I use regular flour plus the salt/baking powder ratios suggested at the bottom to make self-rising flour. I also used regular greek yogurt (not non-fat) and the flavor was richer."
"Tender and flavorful, awesome recipe," according to Dori Baron Cron. "If you want to add a little more flavor just put in a good pinch of garlic salt and a couple of pinches of rosemary. Great as it is, though!"
"I added one clove of pressed garlic and greased the pan with ghee," says bigblackcat1958. "Really easy, really fast, really good!"
An essential part of South and Central Asian cuisine, naan is easy, affordable, and makes the most of pantry ingredients you already have on hand. Flour, yeast, milk, and butter make a tender dough that's simply seasoned with garlic and salt, but there is a wide array of naan bread flavors.
The extra protein from the yogurt eliminates the importance of advanced gluten development. The yogurt also adds some fat. The fat keeps the dough nice and soft and prevents the naan from hardening too much during the cooking process.
There are numerous other possible flatbreads, some of which are deep fried. Puri is one very popular form of deep fried roti. If gluten is your problem you can have roti made from maize flour (polenta) and these are commonly eaten in the subcontinent. Maize flour is gluten free.
Naan is typically made with yogurt, but this recipe is completely vegan—no yogurt needed! Instead, all you need are these basic pantry staples: Almond milk- Almond milk is combined with a spash of vinegar to create a substitute for the yogurt. Sugar– A little sugar helps feed the yeast.
While it may contain more carbs and sugars, it earns its reputation as a healthy alternative with its relatively generous amounts of protein and fiber. Despite its high carb content, naan can be considered a more nutrient-dense alternative to white bread and pita.
Flour: All-purpose white flour, bread flour , whole wheat flour , einkorn, or spelt flour – or a blend. Instant yeast: Using Instant yeast cuts the prep time in half while eliminating one whole step. (See recipe notes for regular active yeast.)
Egg – Helps bind your dough. Garlic – Mince it to give your garlic naan recipe a yummy and savory taste. Salted butter – Adds more flavor and richness.
Reheat in the oven – this is a good option if you need to reheat several naan breads at once. I recommend sprinkling (or spraying) a bit of water over them before you place them into the oven, so they don't dry out.
It also lacked that tangy flavor yogurt lends to baked goods. The take-away: In a pinch, substitute buttermilk, or milk that has been spiked with a little lemon juice or vinegar (aka homemade buttermilk) and use 1/4 less milk than the amount of yogurt called for in the recipe.
Kulcha. This next bread is often confused with naan due to its similar appearance. While naan is usually made with yeast and yogurt or milk, kulcha is usually made with baking powder and baking soda. One of the most popular forms of kulcha is Amritsari Kulcha, originating from the Punjabi city of Amritsar.
Naan bread is soft, fluffy, and chewy, whereas pita bread is denser with a slightly crispy texture on the outside. Naan bread also has a buttery flavor due to the ghee and buttermilk in the dough, which adds an extra dimension of flavor compared to pita bread's more neutral taste.
Unfortunately, the majority of naan isn't suitable for vegans as they often contain ghee (clarified butter), yoghurt, milk or even eggs. However, it's not impossible to find vegan-friendly naan in supermarkets, it's just worth double-checking ingredients lists.
Aside from more general 'bread' ingredients such as salt, a little sugar, water and some oil, a lot of naan recipes contain yogurt as well. Yogurt can serve a few functions. If you use it with baking soda, it provides the acid that the soda needs to become activated and leaven the bread.
If you don't have access to traditional Indian or Greek yogurt, some alternatives include regular cow's milk yogurt, coconut yogurt, almond yogurt, soy yogurt, or goat's milk yogurt. Depending on the recipe, it is also possible to substitute other dairy products such as ricotta cheese or crème fraîche.
It is made primarily from white flour or wheat flour and a leavening agent (usually yeast), which results in the formation of air pockets in the dough that impart fluffiness and softness. Other ingredients used to make naan include warm water, salt, ghee (clarified butter), and yogurt.
Unfortunately, most naan you'll get at Indian restaurants is not vegan, as the dough often contains yogurt (or milk) and it's brushed with melted butter. While there are a handful of store-bought vegan naan options, they are pretty lackluster and taste more like store-bought pita bread.
Unfortunately, the majority of naan isn't suitable for vegans as they often contain ghee (clarified butter), yoghurt, milk or even eggs. However, it's not impossible to find vegan-friendly naan in supermarkets, it's just worth double-checking ingredients lists.
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