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Easy Homemade Naan Bread Recipe
Emily

Easy Homemade Naan Bread

This fluffy and soft homemade naan bread recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for serving with curries, stews, or dips. Made with yogurt and milk for extra tenderness, it’s a must-try Indian-inspired flatbread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing
  • Butter or ghee, for brushing (optional)
  • Garlic, chopped cilantro, or sesame seeds, for topping (optional)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rolling pin
  • cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan
  • Spoon or spatula
  • damp cloth

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, warm milk, and olive oil.
  3. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until dough forms.
  4. Knead dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add flour if sticky.
  5. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with damp cloth, and let rest 1-2 hours until doubled.
  6. Heat a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Punch down dough, divide into 6-8 pieces, and roll each into a tear-shaped or round naan about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Cook naan in hot skillet 1-2 minutes until bubbles form, flip and cook another 1-2 minutes. Repeat with all dough.
  9. Brush warm naan with butter or ghee, sprinkle garlic, cilantro, or sesame if desired.
  10. Serve naan warm with curries, dips, or your favorite meal.

Notes

Brush with garlic butter for extra flavor or top with sesame seeds and cilantro. The dough can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge overnight for convenience. Best served fresh and warm.