Description
This easy naan bread recipe creates soft, pillowy, and flavorful Indian flatbread at home—no tandoor required! With just basic ingredients and a skillet, you’ll master authentic, restaurant-quality naan in only 90 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 0.5 cup warm water (105-110°F)
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast or active dry 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 if needed)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, or coriander for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add olive oil, yogurt, egg, and salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour, stirring until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal balls. Roll each to about 6-7 inches in diameter, keeping thickness even.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each naan 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and bubbly.
- Brush hot naan with melted butter or garlic butter, sprinkle herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) and use plant-based yogurt and butter. To make ahead, refrigerate dough overnight and cook fresh naan as needed. For extra char, toast naan briefly over an open flame.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 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: 29mg
Keywords: naan bread, homemade naan, Indian flatbread, garlic naan, skillet naan