Gordon Ramsay Naan Bread Recipe 

This easy and flavorful naan bread recipe from Gordon Ramsay is perfect for anyone craving soft, fluffy, and warm bread. Quick to make and highly customizable, you can enjoy it with any curry or dip. With just a few simple ingredients, this naan is sure to impress with its melt-in-your-mouth texture and aromatic cilantro topping.

Ingredients Needed:

• 1 packet of active dry yeast
• ½ cup lukewarm water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup plain yogurt, preferably full-fat
• Vegetable oil or ghee for frying
• Melted butter or ghee for brushing
• ½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped

How To Make Naan Bread Recipe?

1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine 7g active dry yeast, 5g sugar, and 120ml lukewarm water. Stir gently until the yeast dissolves completely. Let it sit for a few minutes to activate.
2. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine 440g flour and 10g salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and 240g yogurt to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough starts coming together into a shaggy ball.
3. Knead the Dough: Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, mix on medium speed for a few minutes.
4. Let the Dough Rise: Lightly grease the bowl with vegetable oil or ghee and return the dough to it, turning to coat. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Divide the Dough: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8-10 equal pieces. Cover the pieces with a towel and let them rest for a few minutes.
6. Shape the Naan: On a lightly floured surface, use your hands or a rolling pin to stretch each piece into 1.25cm thick rounds or ovals.
7. Cook the Naan: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 5g ghee to grease the pan. Cook each naan on one side until golden brown and large bubbles form, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
8. Brush with Ghee or Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 45g ghee or unsalted butter. Stir in 30g chopped cilantro. Brush the finished naan with the melted ghee or butter mixture.
9. Keep Warm: Keep the cooked naan covered with a dish towel while you work through the rest of the dough.

Recipe Tips:

• Use Warm Water for the Yeast: Ensure the water you use to activate the yeast is lukewarm, not hot. Hot water can kill the yeast, affecting the dough’s rise.
• Knead the Dough Well: Knead the dough for at least 5-7 minutes to develop gluten, which will make the naan soft and chewy.
• Let the Dough Rest Properly: Don’t rush the dough’s rise. Let it rise for a full hour or until it doubles in size. This will ensure the naan is light and fluffy.
• Cook on High Heat: Make sure your skillet is very hot before cooking the naan. This helps to form bubbles and gives the naan that perfect golden crust.
• Use Ghee for Flavor: For the best taste, brush the cooked naan with melted ghee or butter. Ghee adds a rich flavor and keeps the naan soft.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let leftover naan cool to room temperature. After it cools, store it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly. Put it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Freeze: For freezing, wrap the cooled naan in plastic wrap or foil, and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 1 month.
• Reheat: Heat a skillet on medium heat. Cook the naan for 1 minute on each side until it’s warm and slightly crispy.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 262 kcal
• Total Fat: 5.1g
• Saturated Fat: 1.3g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 418mg
• Potassium: 112.5mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 45.4g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 3.2g
• Protein: 8.7g

Try More Gordon Ramsay Recipes:

• Gordon Ramsay Garlic Bread Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay Chicken Burger Recipe
• Gordon Ramsay Banana Bread Recipe