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Easy Homemade Naan Bread Recipe: Soft, Fluffy & Restaurant Quality

This ultimate homemade naan bread recipe delivers soft, fluffy, and golden-brown Indian flatbreads with authentic texture and flavor—no tandoor oven required! With simple pantry ingredients, a cast iron skillet, and 90 minutes, you can achieve restaurant-quality naan right at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 naan breads
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup warm water 105-110°F
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or ghee for authentic flavor
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2½ –3 cups all-purpose flour
  • Extra flour for dusting
  • 2 tbsp melted butter or ghee for brushing
  • 2 tsp minced garlic optional

Method
 

  1. Activate Yeast: Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix Dough: Add olive oil, yogurt, egg, and salt. Gradually add flour until soft dough forms.
  3. Knead: Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
  4. Rise: Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 60–90 minutes or until doubled in size.
  5. Preheat Skillet: Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until hot.
  6. Shape Naans: Divide dough into 8 portions. Roll each into a 6-inch circle, 3–5mm thick.
  7. Cook First Side: Cook one naan at a time 2–3 minutes until bubbles form and bottom browns.
  8. Flip & Finish: Flip and cook 2–3 minutes more until puffed and golden.
  9. Butter Brush: Immediately brush hot naan with melted garlic butter or ghee. Stack and cover to keep warm.
  10. Repeat: Continue cooking remaining dough, adjusting heat as needed.

Notes

For a whole wheat version, replace half the flour with whole wheat flour and add 1–2 tbsp extra water. For vegan naan, use non-dairy yogurt and replace the egg with 2 tbsp aquafaba plus ½ tsp cornstarch. Properly hot skillet and correct dough thickness (3–5mm) are key to achieving perfect blisters.