To begin making the Butter Naan recipe, in a large bowl add the 3 cups of flour and butter

With your hands, blend the butter into the flour until it forms coarse crumbs

You can do this in a blender as well, but the dough when worked with hands gives a better texture to the dough

Stir together the warm water, yeast and sugar until yeast is completely dissolved

Now make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the yogurt, salt and yeast mixture

Knead into the flour and until the whole dough collects into a mass

Add a little more water if required to bring the dough together

The dough will be wet and sticky

Wipe your hands clean and oil them

Now knead the naan dough with the oiled hands until smooth , for about 10 minutes; oil your hands more if the dough is sticky

The dough after 10 minutes of kneading will still be soft and pliable

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover the bowl and allow the dough to rest for 3 to 4 hours until the dough has doubled in volume

Once the naan dough has doubled, punch down the dough, knead for a minute and divide into 12 to 15 equal portions

With a rolling pin, quickly roll out each ball into a 5 inch oval

With your fingers, stretch each round into a 5-7 inch oval

The next step is to cook the naans

Follow either of the below methods

Method for Cooking the Naans in the OvenPreheat the oven to 250 C or to the maximum heat

If you have a baking stone; place it in the oven

Arrange a few of the naans in a single layer on the ungreased baking sheets or directly on the baking stone

And bake until they are puffed and lightly brown, 3-4 minutes

Repeat with the same process of baking with the remaining naans

Keep the baked naans aside

Naans can be pre made and kept warm wrapped in a cloth and inside bread box or any other covered container

Before serving, preheat broiler to maximum heat

Transfer a few of the naans to the broiler pan and broil for 15-20 seconds to brown the tops

You can also brown the tops on the gas stove; hold the naans with the tongs and place them directly over the flame for about 10 seconds

Repeat with remaining breads

Method for Cooking the Naans on Gas StoveHeat an iron skillet on high heat

Place the rolled naans out on the skillet and cook on both sides until you can see light brown spots and bubbles coming through

Using tongs, flip the naan directly on the flame to give it the roasted flavor and make it little more crisp

Once done, remove from the flame and serve hot

Brush the tops of the Butter Naan lightly with chaat masala and butter if desired

Serve the Butter Naans hot

Serve Homemade Butter Naan recipe with Paneer Makhani or Smoked Dal Makhani Dhaba Style Recipe and Pickled Onions for a weekend lunch or dinner