Homemade Butter Naan Recipe - Soft Yogurt Bread

Step 1: To begin making the Butter Naan recipe, in a large bowl add the 3 cups of flour and butter

Step 2: With your hands, blend the butter into the flour until it forms coarse crumbs

Step 3: You can do this in a blender as well, but the dough when worked with hands gives a better texture to the dough

Step 4: Stir together the warm water, yeast  and sugar until yeast is completely dissolved

Step 5: Now make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the yogurt, salt and yeast mixture

Step 6: Knead into the flour and until the whole dough collects into a mass

Step 7: Add a little more water if required to bring the dough together

Step 8: The dough will be wet and sticky

Step 9: Wipe your hands clean and oil them

Step 10: Now knead the naan dough with the oiled hands until smooth , for about 10 minutes; oil your hands more if the dough is sticky

Step 11: The dough after 10 minutes of kneading will still be soft and pliable

Step 12: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover the bowl and  allow the dough to rest for 3 to 4 hours until the dough has doubled in volume

Step 13: Once the naan dough has doubled, punch down the dough, knead for a minute and divide into 12 to 15 equal portions

Step 14: With a rolling pin, quickly roll out each ball into a 5 inch oval

Step 15: With your fingers, stretch each round into a 5-7 inch oval

Step 16: The next step is to cook the naans

Step 17: Follow either of the below methods

Step 18: Method for Cooking the Naans in the OvenPreheat the oven to 250 C or to the maximum heat

Step 19: If you have a baking stone; place it in the oven

Step 20: Arrange a few of the naans in a single layer on the ungreased baking sheets or directly on the baking stone

Step 21: And bake until they are puffed and lightly brown, 3-4 minutes

Step 22: Repeat with the same process of baking with the remaining naans

Step 23: Keep the baked naans aside

Step 24: Naans can be pre made and kept warm wrapped in a cloth and inside bread box or any other covered container

Step 25: Before serving, preheat broiler to maximum heat

Step 26: Transfer a few of the naans to the broiler pan and broil for 15-20 seconds to brown the tops

Step 27: You can also brown the tops on the gas stove; hold the naans with the tongs and place them directly over the flame for about 10 seconds

Step 28: Repeat with remaining breads

Step 29: Method for Cooking the Naans on Gas StoveHeat an iron skillet on high heat

Step 30: Place the rolled naans out on the skillet and cook on both sides until you can see light brown spots and bubbles coming through

Step 31: Using tongs, flip the naan directly on the flame to give it the roasted flavor and make it little more crisp

Step 32: Once done, remove from the flame and serve hot

Step 33: Brush the tops of the Butter Naan lightly with chaat masala and butter if desired

Step 34: Serve the Butter Naans hot

Step 35: Serve Homemade Butter Naan recipe with Paneer Makhani or Smoked Dal Makhani Dhaba Style Recipe and Pickled Onions for a weekend lunch or dinner