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Easy Homemade Naan Bread Recipe

Homemade Naan Bread Recipe

Author: Olivia Ross
This easy homemade naan bread recipe makes soft, chewy, and buttery flatbreads. Perfect with curries, soups, or dips, they’re freezer-friendly, customizable, and better than any store-bought version.
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine Indian-Inspired
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 231 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 0.5 cup warm water to activate yeast
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast active dry yeast can also be used
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar feeds the yeast
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable/coconut oil
  • 0.25 cup plain yogurt or sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 whole egg use flax egg for vegan version
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour use up to 3 cups if needed

Finishing

  • 2 tablespoons butter melted; use garlic butter for garlic naan
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic optional, for garlic naan
  • 1 handful fresh herbs optional garnish; cilantro or parsley

Instructions
 

  • Activate the yeast
    In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture turns foamy
  • Mix the dough
    Add olive oil, yogurt, egg, and salt. Stir in the flour gradually until a soft dough forms. If sticky, sprinkle in more flour.
  • Knead and rise
    Knead the dough gently on a floured surface until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Shape the naan
    Punch down the dough and divide into 8 pieces. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into circles about 6 inches wide and a few mm thick.
  • Cook on the skillet
    Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Cook each dough circle for 2–3 minutes per side until bubbly and golden. Repeat.
  • Finish with butter
    Brush hot naan with melted butter. For garlic naan, stir garlic into butter before brushing.

Notes

  • Double the recipe and freeze dough balls for fresh naan anytime.
  • Try adding spices like cumin or za’atar for a twist, or mix in fresh herbs for herby naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 125IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 1.9mg
Keyword Easy naan bread recipe
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