Homemade Naan Recipe – Soft, Fluffy & Easy
This homemade naan bread recipe is soft, fluffy, and perfect for scooping up curries or serving alongside Indian dishes. Easy to make at home!
Naan is one of the most popular Indian flatbreads, known for its soft, fluffy texture and signature char marks. Traditionally baked in a hot clay tandoor, naan can be recreated at home using a cast-iron skillet or griddle. This recipe is simple, reliable, and yields naan that’s perfect for scooping up curries, pairing with kebabs, or enjoying with a drizzle of garlic butter.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for rolling
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 cup warm water 110°F
- 3 tablespoon plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoon vegetable oil or ghee
- 2 tablespoon melted butter for brushing
- Optional: minced garlic cilantro, or nigella seeds for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in yogurt, oil, and yeast mixture. Knead 6–8 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- Punch down, divide into 12 balls. Rest 10 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll each ball into an oval ¼ inch thick.
- Heat cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high. Cook naan 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and charred.
- Brush hot naan with melted butter. Add garlic, cilantro, or nigella seeds if desired. Serve warm.
