Cheese Naan by @malcoms.food

โ‰ˆ 45 min

8 servings

๐Ÿ’ง

180 ml

Water

๐Ÿž

9 g

Baker's yeast

๐Ÿฌ

25 g

Sugar

๐ŸŒพ

500 g

Flour

๐Ÿง‚

6 g

Salt

๐Ÿซ™

4 g

Baking powder

๐Ÿซ—

40 ml

Neutral oil

๐Ÿฅฃ

300 g

Greek yogurt

๐Ÿง€

200 g

Cheese

  1. Pour
    • water
    • granulated sugar

    Pour the 180 ml lukewarm water into the large mixing bowl and dissolve the 2 tablespoons sugar in it.

  2. Sprinkle
    • active dry yeast
    • Water

    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon active dry yeast over the sweetened water and let it stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.

  3. Add
    • wheat flour
    • salt
    • Baker's yeast

    Add the 500 g wheat flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder to the activated yeast mixture.

  4. Add
    • neutral oil
    • Greek yogurt

    Add the 40 ml neutral oil and 300 g Greek yogurt, then stir until a rough dough forms.

  5. Knead
    • wheat flour

    Knead the dough on a lightly floured work surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

  6. Rise

    Cover the dough with the clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 60 minutes.

  7. Grate
    • mozzarella cheese

    Grate or finely chop the 200 g mozzarella cheese and divide the risen dough into 6 equal portions.

  8. Roll
    • mozzarella cheese

    Roll one dough portion into a small disk and place one-sixth of the mozzarella cheese in the center.

  9. Pinch

    Gather the dough edges over the cheese and pinch them closed to seal the filling inside.

  10. Roll

    Gently roll the filled dough into a 20 cm flatbread, taking care not to tear it.

  11. Heat

    Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and cook one naan until browned underneath, about 2 minutes.

  12. Flip

    Flip the naan and cook until the second side is browned and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

  13. Cook
    • mozzarella cheese

    Repeat the rolling and cooking process with the remaining dough portions and mozzarella cheese.

Cheese Naan by @malcoms.food

โ‰ˆ 45 min

8 servings

๐Ÿ’ง

180 ml

Water

๐Ÿž

9 g

Baker's yeast

๐Ÿฌ

25 g

Sugar

๐ŸŒพ

500 g

Flour

๐Ÿง‚

6 g

Salt

๐Ÿซ™

4 g

Baking powder

๐Ÿซ—

40 ml

Neutral oil

๐Ÿฅฃ

300 g

Greek yogurt

๐Ÿง€

200 g

Cheese

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Pour the 180 ml lukewarm water into the large mixing bowl and dissolve the 2 tablespoons sugar in it.

    ๐Ÿ’งwater
    ๐Ÿฌgranulated sugar
    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge mixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ›measuring jug
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  2. Step 2/13

    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon active dry yeast over the sweetened water and let it stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.

    ๐Ÿžactive dry yeast
    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge mixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
  3. Step 3/13

    Add the 500 g wheat flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder to the activated yeast mixture.

    ๐ŸŒพwheat flour
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿซ™baking powder
    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge mixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
    โš–๏ธkitchen scale
  4. Step 4/13

    Add the 40 ml neutral oil and 300 g Greek yogurt, then stir until a rough dough forms.

    ๐Ÿซ—neutral oil
    ๐ŸฅฃGreek yogurt
    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge mixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    โš–๏ธkitchen scale
  5. Step 5/13

    Knead the dough on a lightly floured work surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

    ๐ŸŒพwheat flour
    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge mixing bowl
  6. Step 6/13

    Cover the dough with the clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 60 minutes.

    ๐Ÿฅฃlarge mixing bowl
    ๐Ÿงปclean kitchen towel
  7. Step 7/13

    Grate or finely chop the 200 g mozzarella cheese and divide the risen dough into 6 equal portions.

    ๐Ÿง€mozzarella cheese
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
    โš–๏ธkitchen scale
  8. Step 8/13

    Roll one dough portion into a small disk and place one-sixth of the mozzarella cheese in the center.

    ๐Ÿง€mozzarella cheese
    ๐Ÿฅ–rolling pin
  9. Step 9/13

    Gather the dough edges over the cheese and pinch them closed to seal the filling inside.

  10. Step 10/13

    Gently roll the filled dough into a 20 cm flatbread, taking care not to tear it.

    ๐Ÿฅ–rolling pin
  11. Step 11/13

    Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and cook one naan until browned underneath, about 2 minutes.

    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  12. Step 12/13

    Flip the naan and cook until the second side is browned and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula
  13. Step 13/13

    Repeat the rolling and cooking process with the remaining dough portions and mozzarella cheese.

    ๐Ÿง€mozzarella cheese
    ๐Ÿฅ–rolling pin
    ๐Ÿฅ„spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Liquids, Seasonings, Baking, Oils, Dairy

Ingredients

Water, Baker's yeast, Sugar, Flour, Salt, Baking powder, Neutral oil, Greek yogurt, Cheese

Notes

Cheese (for filling, amount not given)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

570 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 21g, Carbohydrates: 82g, Fat: 17g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 270mg, Iron: 3.3mg, Potassium: 190mg, Sodium: 510mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 115ยตg, Vitamin B12: 0.5ยตg, Vitamin D: 0.2ยตg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

25 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large mixing bowl, measuring jug, measuring spoons, kitchen scale, wooden spoon, rolling pin, chef's knife, cutting board, clean kitchen towel, spatula

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Bread, Side Dish, Snack, Appetizer

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Party, Family meal, Casual meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@malcoms.food

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft, Chewy, Fluffy, Crispy, Melty, Stretchy

Flavors

Cheesy, Mild, Tangy, Slightly sweet, Savory, Buttery

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 1 day (Store completely cooled naan in an airtight container.,Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container or sealed bag.,Reheat in a dry skillet before serving.), freezer : 2 months (Freeze completely cooled naan individually wrapped.,Separate pieces with parchment paper and reheat from frozen.)