Blackstone Naan Bread is a delicious bread that can be served sweet or savory. This soft bread cooks perfectly on the griddle with easy ingredients.
What is Naan Bread?
Naan bread is a flatbread that can be served sweet or savory. This soft and airy bread is traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven. The high heat cooks this bread puffy to be use in many different ways.
Ingredients:
- Active Dry Yeast (1 packet)
- Warm Water, 110 degrees F
- Sugar
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Large Egg (room temperature)
- Salt
- All Purpose Flour
- Vegetable Oil (for cooking)
How to Make Naan Bread on Blackstone Griddle:
- Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, stir together the yeast, warm water and sugar. Set it aside to allow the yeast to active for a few minutes. The mixture will start to foam.
- Step 2 – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and salt.
- Step 3 – Form a well into the middle of the bowl and add the egg into the well. Beat in the egg and then mix in the greek yogurt.
- Step 4 – Stir in the yeast mixture. Mix until all the ingredients are combined.
- Step 5 – Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size.
- Step 6 – Then shape the dough into 8 round balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet, top with a small amount of oil, cover and allow for them to rise for 30 minutes.
- Step 7 – Preheat the Blackstone grill over medium high heat (approximately 350-400 degrees F).
- Step 8 – While the grill is preheating, roll out the dough balls onto a floured surface until approximately ⅛ inch thick.
- Step 9 – Spread the vegetable oil onto the Blackstone grill with a spatula. Then place the rolled out dough into the grill.
- Step 10 – Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Step 11 – Continue this process until all the dough balls are cooked.
- Step 12 – Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
How to Make Naan Bread on the Skillet:
If you prefer, you can make Naan Bread on the skillet indoors. We recommend cooking in a cast iron skillet for a similar texture when cooked on the griddle.
After mixing the naan ingredients together place on a heated skillet that has been oiled with olive oil. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side.
How to use Naan Bread:
We love using Naan Bread for Pizza. Flatbread pizza is an easy way to make homemade pizza.
You can also top it with garlic butter or cinnamon and sugar. Each make a delicious variation to this bread.
Substitutions and Additions:
- Add in Garlic
- Make Cheesy Naan Bread
- Add in Parsley
Tips for the Naan Bread:
- Mix Combination – Combine ingredients until mix thoroughly.
- Dough – Allow the dough to double in size before dividing into 8 smaller dough.
- Heat Griddle – Heat griddle to high heat and oil so create a crispy texture.
How to Store Leftovers:
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
How to Freeze Naan Bread:
If you have leftover Naan Bread, it can be frozen for up to 3 months. Place parchment paper in between each naan bread and place in a freezer bag.
How to Reheat Naan Bread:
When you are ready to reheat, make sure the naan bread is thawed. Place in the oven or microwave to reheat.
Print Recipe here for Blackstone Naan Bread:
Blackstone Naan Bread
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast 1 packet
- 1 cup warm water 110 degrees F
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Large Egg room temperature
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- Vegetable Oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the yeast, warm water and sugar. Set it aside to allow the yeast to active for a few minutes. The mixture will start to foam.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and salt.
- Form a well into the middle of the bowl and add the egg into the well. Beat in the egg and then mix in the greek yogurt.
- Stir in the yeast mixture. Mix until all the ingredients are combined.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size.
- Then shape the dough into 8 round balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet, top with a small amount of oil, cover and allow for them to rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Blackstone grill over medium high heat (approximately 350-400 degrees F).
- While the grill is preheating, roll out the dough balls onto a floured surface until approximately ⅛ inch thick.
- Spread the vegetable oil onto the Blackstone grill with a spatula. Then place the rolled out dough into the grill.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Continue this process until all the dough balls are cooked.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
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