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Easy Homemade Naan Bread Recipe: Soft, Fluffy Skillet Flatbread

A stack of four freshly cooked, golden-brown naan bread recipe rounds brushed with butter and topped with chopped parsley.
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Make soft, fluffy, and chewy homemade naan bread right on your stovetop skillet. This simple recipe requires no yeast or tandoor, delivering authentic Indian bread flavor quickly for your weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted ghee
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt (optional, for extra softness)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (for optional garlic naan)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (for optional topping)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. This mixture forms the dry base for your bread.
  2. In a separate small bowl, combine the warm water, milk, vegetable oil, and yogurt (if using). Mix well.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. 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, one teaspoon at a time.
  5. Place the dough back in the bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and let it rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. This rest period helps the gluten relax, making the naan soft.
  6. Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/8 inch thick. You are making a quick flatbread, so aim for thinness.
  8. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until it is hot. Do not add oil to the pan.
  9. Place one rolled naan onto the hot, dry skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface and the underside has light brown spots.
  10. Flip the naan and cook the second side for about 1 minute until it puffs up slightly and has more browned spots. The puffing action creates the soft, fluffy texture you want.
  11. Remove the cooked naan from the skillet and immediately place it on a plate. Brush the top generously with melted butter.
  12. For Garlic Naan, mix the minced garlic into the melted butter before brushing. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired.
  13. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining dough pieces, stacking the finished naan and covering them loosely with a clean towel to keep them warm and soft while you finish the batch.

Notes

  • If you skip the yogurt, the naan will still be soft, but the yogurt adds a slight tang and extra tenderness.
  • For the best results when cooking, make sure your skillet is hot enough. If the heat is too low, the bread will dry out instead of puffing.
  • You can use this dough to make a quick Naan Pizza Base by cooking it slightly less on the pan before adding toppings and finishing under the broiler.

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