Cheesy Garlic Naan Bread – Soft, Buttery & Homemade
This cheesy garlic naan bread is soft, fluffy, and loaded with melted mozzarella and parmesan. Perfect for beginners and pairs well with any meal!
Ingredients
DOUGH:
- 2 tbsp warm water
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 2/3 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
GARLIC BUTTER:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt more to taste
- 1 –2 tbsp chopped cilantro
CHEESE FILLING:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
COOKING:
- Vegetable oil or ghee for cooking the naan
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
- In a large bowl or mixer, mix flour, yogurt, warm water, olive oil, salt, and proofed yeast. Knead until a dough forms.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover with wrap and towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- While rising, mix garlic butter ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
- Divide dough into 7–8 balls. Flatten slightly, fill center with mozzarella and parmesan, then pinch shut and roll flat.
- Heat skillet over medium. Cook each naan 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Brush warm naan with garlic butter on one or both sides.
- Serve immediately or reheat on a skillet for 1 minute per side.
Notes
Cheesy garlic naan bread is best served warm, right off the skillet. For a twist, try adding red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a spicy kick.