Bread Machine Naan

Name: Bread Machine Naan
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Indian
Ingredients: 3/4 cup warm 2% milk (70° to 80°); 3/4 cup plain yogurt; 1 large egg, room temperature, beaten; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 4 cups bread flour; 2 teaspoons active dry yeast; Butter, softened, optional

Total Time Prep: 1-1/2 hours. Cook: 5 min./batch

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this bread machine naan recipe is one you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

3/4 cup warm 2% milk (70° to 80°)
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
Butter, softened, optional

Directions

In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 6 portions; shape into balls. Roll each ball into a 1/4-in. thick oval. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Brush tops with water. In a greased large skillet over medium-high heat, cover 1 piece of dough, wet side down, for 1 minute. Turn dough; cover and cook for 30 seconds longer or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining dough. If desired, serve with softened butter.

Nutrition Facts

1 naan: 363 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 502mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

Chewy yeast-raised flat bread is a snap to make in a bread machine. Serve naan with your favorite Indian dish to soak up the curry and sauces. —Shannon Ventresca, Middleboro, Massachusetts

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