Soft Garlic Naan Bread (Print-Friendly Version)
Fluffy garlic naan with yogurt and butter, air-fried to golden perfection for a tender texture.
# Ingredients List:
→ Dough
01 -
80 ml warm milk
02 -
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
03 -
12 g sugar
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375 g all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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30 g plain yogurt
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30 ml vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons grated garlic
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45-60 ml water (for kneading)
→ Topping
10 -
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
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45 g melted butter
12 -
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and sugar in a bowl; cover and let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
02 -
In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, plain yogurt, vegetable oil, and grated garlic; add activated yeast mixture.
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Gradually add water while kneading until the dough becomes soft, smooth, and elastic.
04 -
Coat dough with oil, cover with plastic wrap, and keep in a warm place for at least 2 hours until doubled in size.
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Transfer dough to a floured surface, divide into 8 equal balls, then roll each into a round, approximately 1.25 cm thick.
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Mix melted butter, finely chopped garlic, and chopped coriander leaves in a small bowl.
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Brush garlic butter on each rolled dough piece before cooking.
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Set air fryer to 175°C and preheat.
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Brush air fryer basket with oil, place naan inside one at a time, and cook for 7-8 minutes on one side until lightly golden; do not flip.
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Immediately brush cooked naan with garlic butter after air frying; serve warm.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
Ensure yeast is active for proper dough rise; knead thoroughly for a soft texture; adjust garlic butter to taste.