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Butter Naan

Make authentic Butter Naan with this foolproof recipe. Packed with rich traditional flavor, step-by-step photos, and cooking tips by Denisiya on EatMee Recipes.

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By DenisiyaPublished on May 14, 2019
Butter Naan
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Prep Time15 mins
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Cook Time10 mins
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Total Time25 mins
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ServingsMakes 4-8 Naan Pieces
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This Recipe Makes 4-8 Naan Pieces

Butter Naan is simply an Indian style flat bread similar to roti/chapatti but is much thicker & airier. If you enjoy garlic naan then this Butter Naan is just as good, but without the garlic of course. Typically this delicate wonderful Indian bread is cooked in a tandoor oven, a hot clay oven used to cook tandoori dishes or on a tava. Ordinarily, it is served hot & brushed with ghee or butter.

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Ingredients

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Base Yield: Makes 4-8 Naan Pieces
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Step-by-Step Instructions

17 Steps
  1. Step 1

    In a mixing bowl, add in the flour, salt, baking powder & the sugar.

    Step 1 visual guide
  2. Step 2

    Thereafter, pour in the vegetable oil & add in the butter.

    Step 2 visual guide
  3. Step 3

    Using your hands, rub the butter into the flour, combining all the ingredients together as you go along.

    Step 3 visual guide
  4. Step 4

    Next, pour in the milk.

    Step 4 visual guide
  5. Step 5

    Mix until combined. You should have a somewhat clumpy dough.

    Step 5 visual guide
  6. Step 6

    Use your hands to combine & smoothen out the dough in the bowl.

    Step 6 visual guide
  7. Step 7

    Place the dough on a floured surface.

    Step 7 visual guide
  8. Step 8

    Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth & pliable.

    Step 8 visual guide
  9. Step 9

    Divide the dough into four pieces.

    Step 9 visual guide
  10. Step 10

    Now, you may leave the four pieces as is if you want a thicker naan as I have done or you may divide each of the four parts further into two part which will leave you with eight parts. The eight parts will result in a much thinner & smaller naan.

    Step 10 visual guide
  11. Step 11

    On a floured surface, roll out the dough balls into oval, circular or rectangular shapes.

    Step 11 visual guide
  12. Step 12

    Once all your dough balls are rolled out, heat a tava or a non stick pan.

  13. Step 13

    Place the shaped dough onto the heated tawa/pan – pricked side first.

    Step 13 visual guide
  14. Step 14

    Allow for it to toast nicely for around a minute & then flip them over.

    Step 14 visual guide
  15. Step 15

    Allow the other side to toast for another minute. Remove & set on a plate. Cover with a dish towel & continue the same process until all the naan’s are toasted.

    Step 15 visual guide
  16. Step 16

    By covering these Butter Naan’s with a dish towel, it will allow the moisture to keep the naan’s soft.

    Step 16 visual guide
  17. Step 17

    These Butter Naan’s can be served as a side to any dish or can be used as a wrap for fillings. These are also great just as is.

    Step 17 visual guide
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Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Tips

Expert kitchen guidance and troubleshooting for making the best Butter Naan

What is the secret to making soft rotis that stay soft for hours?

The golden secret is kneading the flour with boiling hot water, which pre-gelatinizes the starches. Roll thin, cook on a hot tawa with a light brush of butter or ghee, and stack inside a covered container wrapped in a clean kitchen cloth.

Can I freeze the roti dough or cooked rotis?

Yes! Cooked rotis freeze exceptionally well. Place sheets of wax paper between each cooked roti, wrap in foil or a zip-top bag, and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat directly on a hot pan for 30 seconds.

Why did my rotis turn out stiff or hard?

Stiff rotis are caused by rolling the dough with too much dry flour, rolling too thick, or cooking on too low heat for too long, which dries out the moisture. Cook on medium-high heat quickly.

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Meet Denisiya

Hi, I'm Denisiya! Food lover, recipe developer, and founder of EatMee Recipes. I specialize in authentic South African Durban Indian cuisine, comforting curries, and modern Instant Pot adaptations. Every recipe on this site is tested in my personal kitchen to ensure you get mouth-watering, foolproof results every time.

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