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Easy Skillet Naan Bread (Soft and Buttery)

A stack of three fluffy, homemade naan bread pieces with golden-brown, slightly charred spots, served on a white plate.
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Make soft, fluffy, restaurant-style naan bread at home using only your stovetop skillet. This simple recipe skips the yeast for a quick flatbread perfect for curries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (for topping)

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.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. This resting period helps create a soft texture.
  5. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
  6. Heat a dry cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Do not add oil to the pan yet.
  7. Place one rolled naan into the hot, dry skillet. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until large bubbles appear on the surface and the underside has brown spots.
  8. Flip the naan and cook the second side for about 1 minute until lightly browned. The dough should puff up slightly.
  9. Remove the cooked naan from the skillet and immediately brush the top generously with melted butter mixed with minced garlic.
  10. Repeat the process with the remaining dough pieces, adding a small amount of oil to the skillet between each batch if the bread starts sticking.
  11. Serve your soft, buttery naan immediately with your favorite curry or dip.

Notes

  • For a truly restaurant-style finish, after brushing with garlic butter, you can briefly place the cooked naan directly over a gas flame using tongs for a few seconds to get authentic char marks.
  • If you prefer a plain naan, skip the garlic in the melted butter topping.
  • This recipe works well for making quick naan pizza bases.

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