Description
Soft and chewy homemade naan bread that’s beginner-friendly, quick to make, and perfect for pairing with dips, curries, or as a flatbread wrap.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2–3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add olive oil, yogurt, egg, salt, and flour. Stir until smooth, then knead until the dough is soft and smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch circle about 3–5 mm thick.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a little oil and cook each circle for 2–3 minutes on one side until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Brush with melted butter (add garlic if using). Serve warm.
Notes
- Roll dough to the right thickness—too thin and it will be crispy, too thick and it won’t bubble.
- A cast iron skillet works best for even cooking.
- Use bread flour for extra chewiness.
- You can freeze the dough or cooked naan for later use.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 231
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 184mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 29mg