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Butter Naan
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Butter Naan

1 h 40 minServes 8Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • milk (room temperature)Dairy240 ml
  • sugarPantry15 g
  • rapid rise instant yeastPantry8 g
  • waterOther120 ml
  • all purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)Grains500 g
  • saltSpices9 g
  • oilPantry45 ml
  • butter (melted)Dairy40 g

per serving

Nutrition

301kcal

Carbs
50 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
8 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Frying pan
  • Rolling pin

step by step

Method

  1. Activate the yeast

    • Pour the milk into the mixer bowl.
    • Add the sugar and instant yeast and mix quickly.
    • Stir in the water.
    Step 1
  2. Mix the dry ingredients

    • Combine the flour with the salt in a bowl.
    • Mix well.
    Step 2
  3. Knead the dough

    • Add the flour to the milk mixture and stir with a spatula to avoid splattering.
    • Attach the dough hook and start the mixer on speed two.
    • Add the oil and knead until the dough comes together.
    Step 3
  4. Let the dough rise

    • Transfer the dough to a bowl and coat it with oil.
    • Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise.
    Step 4
  5. Shape the naan

    • Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface.
    • Divide into eight equal parts and roll each into a ball.
    • Let the balls rest.
    Step 5
  6. Roll out the naan

    • Roll each ball into a round that is neither too thin nor too thick.
    Step 6
  7. Cook the naan

    • Place a flattened dough in a hot pan over medium-low heat.
    • Flip once the dough starts puffing up.
    • Cook for a further 30 to 40 seconds, then remove from the heat.
    Step 7
  8. Brush with butter and serve

    • Spread melted butter over the hot naan.
    • Serve with paneer butter masala or your favourite side.
    Step 8