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Ultimate Soft & Chewy Homemade Naan Bread (Skillet Recipe)

Close-up of fluffy naan bread stacked on a wooden board, brushed with garlic butter and topped with fresh cilantro.
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Welcome to My Kitchen! I am sharing my reliable, easy naan bread recipe that delivers soft, fluffy, and chewy restaurant-style flatbread cooked right on your stovetop skillet. No tandoor needed for this quick Indian bread perfect for serving with curry.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast (Note: This recipe uses yeast for best rise, but can be adapted for no yeast versions)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water (about 105-115°F)
  • 1/4 cup plain whole milk yogurt (Note: This recipe uses yogurt for softness, but can be substituted with milk or water for a no yogurt option)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • For Garlic Butter Topping: 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the warm water, yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rest in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
  7. Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Do not add oil to the pan.
  8. Place one piece of rolled dough onto the hot, dry skillet. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes per side. You will see large bubbles form. Flip when the bottom has golden brown spots.
  9. Cook the second side until it has similar spotting. The bread should puff up slightly, creating a soft and chewy texture.
  10. Remove the cooked naan from the skillet and immediately brush the top with the garlic butter mixture (melted butter, minced garlic, and cilantro).
  11. Keep the cooked naan warm in a clean kitchen towel while you cook the remaining pieces. Serve your homemade naan bread recipe immediately with your favorite curry.

Notes

  • For a quick Garlic Naan Recipe, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and cilantro, and brush generously over the hot naan right after it comes off the skillet.
  • If you need a no yeast bread recipe, you can use 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda mixed with the dry ingredients, reducing the rise time to 15 minutes.
  • To make this a buttery naan recipe without yogurt, substitute the yogurt with 1/4 cup of whole milk or water.

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