Naan Bread for an Ooni Koda Pizza Oven
Perfect naan bread made in the Ooni Koda pizza oven. Light, chewy and absolutely perfect, this naan bread bakes up in a minute's time and will be the star of your dinner.
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup warm water (100ºF) (8 oz)
- 1 Tablespoon instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt (9.5 oz (see recipe notes))
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil or other neutral flavored oil
- 4.5-5 cups bread flour (27.5 oz (see recipe notes))
- 6 Tablespoons melted butter (salted or unsalted)
- a bunch of fresh herbs (if desired)
Instructions
- 1
To a stand mixer add warm water (100ºF), instant yeast and sugar. Let sit for a minute until the instant yeast smells and bubbles just a bit.
- 2
Add the salt, plain yogurt and olive oil to the mixer. Turn the mixer on and add the flour a cup at a time until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl. It should be tacky to the touch but not overly sticky.
- 3
Mix the dough in a stand mixer for 10 minutes to develop the gluten in the dough. Add a bit more flour as needed.
- 4
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled container. Cover and let rise until doubled or tripled (about 1-2 hours).
- 5
Once dough has risen, turn out onto the counter and cut into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a tight ball and set on a baking sheet.
- 6
Cover and refrigerate the dough balls on the baking sheet for 1 hour or up to 24 hours before baking. Cold dough is easier to shape for the Ooni pizza oven. A longer time in the refrigerator deepens the flavor of the naan bread.
- 7
Preheat a Ooni Koda Pizza oven for 20-30 minutes on high.
- 8
Once your oven is pre-heated, take the dough out of the fridge. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a small circle. Use your hands and fingers to stretch the dough out into a larger circle without breaking the bread. Repeat this process with all of the dough balls.
- 9
Place a piece of naan dough on a wooden cutting board. Using a quick motion, toss the naan bread from the cutting board into the pizza oven. Watch carefully as the naan bread bakes. Each piece should take about 1 minute.
- 10
The naan is ready when it puffs up and is a little charred on the outside. Use a pizza peel to take the naan out of the oven. The Ooni Koda 16 can bake at least two pieces of naan at a time (it could probably hold four pieces if you can get them all out in time without burning!).
- 11
Once the naan is out of the oven, slather each piece with melted butter and sprinkle with herbs if desired. Enjoy!