Description
Make soft, pillowy, restaurant-style naan bread at home using only a skillet. This easy recipe requires no yeast or tandoor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (or milk for a dairy-free option)
- 2 tablespoons oil or melted butter, plus extra for brushing
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional, for garlic naan)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the warm water and yogurt (or milk) to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll each piece into an oval shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Heat a dry cast-iron skillet or heavy non-stick pan over medium-high heat until it is very hot.
- Place one rolled naan into the hot skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until bubbles appear on the surface.
- Flip the naan and cook the second side for about 1 minute until golden brown spots appear. If you want more puff, press gently on the bubbles with a spatula.
- Remove the cooked naan from the skillet. Brush immediately with melted butter or oil. If making garlic naan, sprinkle with minced garlic while the butter is wet.
- Repeat with the remaining dough pieces. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a softer texture, use whole milk instead of water for the liquid component.
- If you do not have yogurt, substitute it with an equal amount of milk or buttermilk.
- If you want a slight char, briefly place the cooked naan directly over a gas flame using tongs for a few seconds after removing it from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 5