Seven years on, YouTube remains a treasure trove of timeless recipes, easily searchable and evergreen. During this second pandemic spring, our Biba editorial team sought a hearty, delicious dish to share with you. We landed on this irresistible cheese naan recipe that's captivated millions.
Cheese Naan: The Ultimate Comfort Food
After reviewing over 12 million videos, we selected the standout 2013 collaboration between renowned YouTube chefs Hervé Cuisine and Sanjee from Bollywood Kitchen. With infectious enthusiasm, they demonstrate how to whip up this crowd-pleaser in minutes. Who can resist pillowy naan stuffed with creamy Laughing Cow cheese and brushed with butter? The answer is no one. Though indulgent and calorie-rich, cheese naan delivers pure joy—from kneading the dough to savoring every bite. In tough times like the Covid-19 era, it's a kitchen escape that lifts the spirits through exceptional flavors.
The YouTube-Sensation Cheese Naan Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 500g wheat flour
- 18 cl of water
- 125 g of Bulgarian yoghurt (i.e. 1 jar)
- 4 tbsp. tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. coffee sugar
- 2 pinches of baking powder
- 8 g baker's yeast
- 12 Laughing Cow servings (2 per naan)
PREPARATION
- In a food processor or bread machine, mix all the dry ingredients: flour, baker's yeast, baking powder, salt & sugar.
- Make a well in this flour, and add the liquid ingredients: oil, yoghurt, water (18 cl)
- Knead the dough for 10 to 15 minutes
- Let the dough rise for at least 1 hour 30 minutes in a warm place, covering it with a tea towel
- Form 12 small balls of the same size, roll them out with the rolling pin on a floured work surface
- Roll out the Laughing Cow on a disk of dough, leaving 1 cm all around, place a second disk of dough on top and seal the edges, pressing well with your fingers
- Cook your naan for 5 minutes per side on the plancha, or in a pancake pan for example
- Place on a dish and sprinkle with a knob of butter…
