Cheese Naan

4.63 from 29 votes

Soft, cheesy, and loaded with garlicky flavor, this homemade cheese naan is easy to make in a skillet. Perfectly fluffy, buttery, and gooey with melted cheddar, it’s ideal as a side for curries or enjoyed on its own. No tandoor oven needed.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Proof Time1

Total Time1 35

Course: Bread

Cuisine: Indian Recipes

Keyword: Cheese Naan

Servings: people

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

5 g sugar
120 ml warm water
7 g active dry yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
300-350 g all-purpose flour 2 1/4-2 1/3 cups
120 g plain yogurt
5 g salt
15 ml oil
4 tablespoons salted butter melted
4 cloves garlic finely minced
some oil for greasing the skillet
113 g cheddar cheese shredded
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro optional

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Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, warm water, and yeast. Stir well and let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes. Transfer the flour to a flat surface and make a well in the center.
Add the yeast mixture, yogurt, salt, and oil, and knead the dough until smooth and shiny, about 10 minutes. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place (beside the stovetop or in a warm oven) until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
Mix the melted butter (warmed in the microwave briefly) with the garlic and set aside.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a 6-inch (15 cm) circle using a rolling pin.
Heat a skillet (cast iron preferred) over high heat and lightly grease with oil. Place a dough circle in the skillet. When it puffs up and bubbles appear with some browned spots, flip to cook the other side. Lower the heat, brush the cooked naan generously with garlic butter, top with cheese, and cover the skillet for 1 minute, or until the cheese melts. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

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Notes

Start with 300 g (about 10.5 oz or 2 1/4 cups) of flour. If the dough feels too sticky, add a little more flour, up to 350 g (around 12 oz or 2 1/3 cups), until it comes together nicely.
Before adding the salt and oil, give the flour, yeast mixture, and yogurt a gentle stir. This makes the dough easier to handle and knead.

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