Eat Without

Naan

Source: North Dakota Food and Culture: A Taste of World Cuisine North Dakota State University Extension Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Enjoy the amazing smell coming from your grill as you make this delicious naan. Be sure to savor the delicious flavor and texture while it is still warm!

Makes
40 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 packet of active dry yeast (1/4 ounce)
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons low-fat 1% milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 1/2 cups bread flour
  • garlic, minced (2 teaspoons, optional)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted (1/4 cup)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand about 10 minutes, or until frothy.
  3. Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough.
  4. Knead for 6 - 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface or until smooth.
  5. Let it rise 1 hour until the dough has doubled in volume.
  6. Punch down dough and knead in garlic.
  7. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball.
  8. Roll into balls and place on a tray.
  9. Cover with a towel and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  10. During the second rising, preheat grill to high heat.
  11. At grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle.
  12. Lightly oil grill. Place dough on grill and cook for 2 - 3 minutes or until puffy and lightly browned.
  13. Brush uncooked side with butter and turn over.
  14. Brush cooked side with butter and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes.
  15. Remove from grill and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.

Notes

Learn more about: Garlic

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