Description
This easy homemade naan bread recipe creates soft, fluffy, and buttery Indian flatbread using simple ingredients—no tandoor required! Ready in just 90 minutes, this authentic-style naan is perfect for scooping up curries, serving as a side, or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup plain yogurt
- 1 whole egg, room temperature
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour (up to 3 cups as needed)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let rest 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add olive oil, yogurt, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
- Gradually add flour, stirring until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. If too wet, add extra flour one tablespoon at a time.
- Knead on a lightly floured surface for 3–4 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into 6-inch ovals, 3–4mm thick.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat with a thin layer of oil. Cook each naan 2–3 minutes per side until puffed and golden brown.
- Brush hot naan with melted butter or garlic butter and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve warm.
Notes
Store leftover naan wrapped in a clean towel at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for 3 months. Reheat in a skillet or microwave with damp paper towel. For a healthier option, replace half the flour with whole wheat or use plant-based yogurt for dairy-free naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 231
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 184mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: naan bread, indian flatbread, homemade naan, skillet naan, garlic naan