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Easy Homemade Soft and Fluffy Naan Bread (Stovetop Recipe)

A stack of freshly cooked, soft naan bread recipe rounds brushed generously with melted butter.
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Make soft, fluffy, and chewy naan bread at home using only a skillet. This easy recipe requires no yeast and delivers restaurant-style results perfect for serving with curry or dips.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt (full fat recommended)
  • 1/2 cup warm water (or slightly more)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional, for brushing)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add the yogurt and warm water to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. 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 a small amount of flour.
  4. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. Cover the dough balls and let them rest for 15 minutes.
  5. While the dough rests, prepare the garlic butter if using: mix 2 tablespoons of melted butter with the minced garlic.
  6. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Do not add oil to the pan.
  7. Take one dough ball and roll it out into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
  8. Place one rolled naan onto the hot, dry skillet. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds until large bubbles form on the surface.
  9. Flip the naan and cook the second side for another 30 to 60 seconds until golden brown spots appear. If you see large bubbles that do not brown, gently press them down with a spatula to encourage contact with the heat.
  10. Remove the cooked naan from the pan and immediately brush the top lightly with olive oil or the prepared garlic butter.
  11. Stack the cooked naan and cover them with a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm and soft while you cook the remaining pieces.
  12. Serve your homemade naan bread warm.

Notes

  • For the softest naan, use full-fat yogurt and ensure your water is warm, not hot.
  • If you want a thicker, fluffier bread, let the dough rest for 30 minutes instead of 15.
  • This naan pairs perfectly with curry or can be used as a base for quick naan pizza.

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