Description
Make soft, fluffy, restaurant-quality homemade naan bread easily right in your kitchen using a simple skillet method. This recipe delivers authentic texture without needing a tandoor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
- For optional topping: 2 cloves garlic, minced, 4 tablespoons melted butter, fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Whisk in salt, yogurt, milk, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly oil a clean bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp cloth. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into an oval shape about 1/8 inch thick.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Do not add oil to the pan.
- Place one rolled naan onto the hot, dry skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface.
- Flip the naan and cook the second side for another 1-2 minutes until brown spots appear. The heat should puff the bread slightly.
- Remove the naan from the skillet. Brush immediately with melted butter (or garlic butter mixture if using).
- Repeat with the remaining dough pieces. Serve your homemade naan bread warm.
Notes
- For Garlic Naan: Mix the melted butter with minced garlic and chopped cilantro. Brush this mixture over the hot naan immediately after cooking.
- If your dough is too sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time while kneading.
- Using yogurt helps achieve a softer, richer texture.
- Make sure your skillet is extremely hot before placing the dough on it; this heat shock creates the signature bubbles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Skillet/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian (Inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Naan
- Calories: Approx. 200
- Sugar: Approx. 2g
- Sodium: Approx. 250mg
- Fat: Approx. 4g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 5g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 5mg