Description
This soft, chewy naan bread is simple to make at home and delivers the same pillowy texture and charred, blistered surface you’d expect from a tandoor oven. Perfect alongside curries, lentils, or on its own, this easy naan recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F/43°C)
- ½ cup plain full-fat yogurt (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp ghee or melted butter, plus more for brushing
- Optional toppings: minced garlic, chopped cilantro, nigella seeds, sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Make a well and add the yeast mixture, yogurt, and melted ghee. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough, divide into 8 equal pieces, and roll each into a ball. Roll each ball into a teardrop or oval shape about ¼-inch thick.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Cook naan for 1-2 minutes per side, flipping when bubbles form. Optionally, briefly hold over direct gas flame for extra puff.
- Brush hot naan with melted ghee and sprinkle with desired toppings. Keep covered with a towel to stay warm and soft.
Notes
Substitute half of the flour with whole wheat for a healthier version. Yeast-free variation available using baking powder and baking soda.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: naan bread, Indian flatbread, homemade naan, easy naan recipe, soft naan bread