Description
Warm, fluffy, and blistered to golden perfection, this Easy Homemade Naan Bread is the ultimate sidekick to your favorite Indian dishes or dips. Made without a tandoor oven, this stovetop version is soft, chewy, and brushed with buttery goodness. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast option, a crowd-pleasing side for dinner ideas, or a flavorful base for wraps and sandwiches, this easy recipe delivers every time. It’s a must-add to your food ideas list, perfect for healthy snacks or comforting easy dinners.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup warm water
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Optional: 1–2 teaspoons minced garlic or chopped herbs
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add yogurt, olive oil, and yeast mixture. Stir to form a sticky dough.
3. Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough and divide it into 6–8 equal pieces. Roll each into a 1/4-inch thick oval or teardrop.
6. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each naan for about 2 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for another minute until browned and bubbled.
7. Brush hot naan with melted butter or garlic butter. Serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, mix garlic or herbs directly into the dough before rising.
Always cook naan on high heat to get the signature charred bubbles.
Store leftovers in foil or freeze for future meals—they reheat beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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