Description
Ready to level up your flatbread game? This Easy Homemade Naan Bread recipe gives you pillowy-soft, warm naan that bubbles up beautifully on the stovetop. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner side, an easy lunch wrap, or a flavorful vessel for dipping into your favorite curry, this naan delivers. Made with simple pantry ingredients like flour, yogurt, and yeast, this easy recipe is perfect for anyone wanting to bring authentic Indian-style flatbread into their kitchen. It’s the ultimate comfort food idea, a go-to for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, and food ideas that impress without the stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup warm milk (or water)
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp instant dry yeast
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 tbsp melted garlic butter (optional, for brushing)
- Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Add yeast mixture, yogurt, and oil to the flour mix. Stir until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Divide dough into 6 balls. Roll each into a teardrop or oval shape about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat a cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook each naan for 1–2 minutes per side until bubbled and golden.
- Brush with garlic butter and sprinkle with herbs if desired.
- Serve warm.