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I really love homemade bread, especially this homemade naan. I put together step by step photos and instructions for you guys, so there is really no messing up this one! There is even a video…..ok, you guys have to try this!! You won’t regret it, promise!
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Well, actually my mom really loves homemade bread and I love to making her happy! I think I will always love making my mom happy, whether I am nineteen or fifty (oh my gosh, I cannot even imagine). It’s just something that makes me happy, so I guess it’s a win win!
Plus, I mean homemade Naan? Yeah, there is not much better. It’s stinkin amazing!
It’s so easy that I thought you guys would like seeing the process a little bit. The pictures are not awesome, but you’ll get the idea. So here we go!
Start by activating the yeast. Combine the warm water with the sugar and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy. It should smell bread like.
Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda to a large bowl. Then add the warm milk and yogurt to the yeast mixture. Pour the yeast into the flour. Mix with a wooden spoon until dough starts to come together and then finish mixing the dough with your hands until a smooth but still sticky ball forms.
Cover the dough with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place for one hour. 
After one hour punch the dough down and divide into eight equal balls. Using a rolling-pin, roll each piece of dough into an oval shape. The dough should be about 6-8 inches long and about 1/4-inch thick, but no thinner. Repeat this method with the rest of the dough.
Warm a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat (you want a hot pan). Brush both sides of the Naan with melted butter and if desired sprinkle on any spices you enjoy, such as cumin and garlic. I did not flavor my Naan, but only because one, I know my family is picky and two, I knew we would be eating the leftover Naans for breakfast and well I love garlic, I do not normally want it for breakfast!
Place the Naan on the hot skillet, cover and bake for 1 minute, until you see bubbles starting to form. Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes on the other side until large toasted spots appear on the underside. Brush with a bit more butter if desired and sprinkle with a little kosher salt, fresh cilantro (loved the fresh cilantro naans) or other herbs. Place the Naan in a tea towel-lined dish. Repeat with the rest of the Naans.
Done!
Pretty easy, right?
And so good!
It is actually very similar to this pita bread, but maybe even better. I think it is the yogurt in the dough. It adds the best flavor and oh my gosh it is so soft and those giant air pockets? Yeah they are awesome!
Seriously,
I just can’t even get over these. There are no words.
Homemade Naan (with step-by-step photos)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup hot water (but not boiling, just hot tap water)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- melted butter, for brushing, may use olive oil
- fresh cilantro or other herbs, for topping
Instructions
- 1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the water, sugar, and yeast and stir until the yeast is dissolved. Let it sit for 10 minutes or until the mixture begins to froth and rise.
- 2. When the yeast is foamy and smells like bread, add the milk, yogurt, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix the with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together. As soon as it comes together, stop kneading. It should be sticky, but should form a ball and be soft. Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place 1 hour or if not using right away overnight in the fridge.
- When ready to cook divide the dough into 8 equal balls and using a rolling pin, roll each piece of dough into an oval shape. It should be about 6-8 inches long and about 1/4-inch thick, but no thinner. Repeat this method with the rest of the dough.
- Warm a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat (you want a hot pan). Brush both sides of the naan with melted butter and if desired sprinkle on any spices you like such as cumin and garlic. Place the naan on the hot skillet, cover with a lid and bake for 1 minute, until you see bubbles starting to form. Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes on the other side, until large toasted spots appear on the underside. Brush with a bit more butter if desired, then sprinkle with a little kosher salt, fresh cilantro (I used cilantro) or other herbs. Place the naan in a tea towel-lined dish. Repeat with the rest of the naans and serve. These are best eaten fresh, but will keep in a ziplock bag for a few days or in the freezer.
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Except expect yum!
I have a favorite Naan too, but I haven’t tried cooking it in a skillet, mine bakes under the broiler. Next time I make it, I’ll give your method a shot. Who can pass up hot buttered Naan. =D
Right?! Naan is the best! I hope you try this one, Melinda! xTieghan
I have made this in the past and LOVE it!!
So happy to hear that Frances! Thank you! xTieghan
I’ve made this recipe a few times, perfection every time. Serve it with my chicken curry and my sweet chilli recipe.
Thank you so much Cindy! xTieghan
Oh yes, yes, yes. The Naan recite is a complete winner. Don’t forget a sprinkle if kosher salt and fresh herbs.
Yes! Thank you Debbi! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan,
I love naan but would love to find a gluten free version so my husband could eat it. Do you think this would work if I substituted Cup4Cup or another GF blend? Thanks!
This is a wonderful Naan bread recipe, thank you for sharing.
Thank you Alison1 xTieghan
Have you ever tried this with gluten-free all purpose flour? I may have to give it a try!
Looks delicious but I was wondering if you could omit the sugar in the recipe? I’m craving some naan but I’m doing this sugar free month challenge!
I love all your recipes btw xoxo
HI! Yes, you can omit the sugar. That will be just fine! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Even though the bread is delicious, it came out too dense ? any tips?
I am sorry you had trouble. Was there anything you did differently at all? Any ingredients different? Method of baking this? Any info will be helpful to help me problem solve and figure out what might be happening for you. It’s hard to know without knowing any details. Hope I can help you! xTieghan
Wonderful recipe for naan. Easy and delicious.
Thank you Chris! xTieghan
This looks delicious and easy- excited to try it. Thinking of cutting recipe in half or would the dough freeze well to bake as needed?
Hey Kasey! You can cut the recipe in half, but I would make the full recipe and freeze half of the dough. It freezes so well!! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Turned out just great!
So happy to hear that Deanne! xTieghan
This is some of the best bread I have ever had. It is similar to pita, but stepped up a notch. I use it when I make kabobs, much like the pita in a gyro. Absolutely love it, and this is the recipe I think is best (some do not add yogurt, etc.).
Thank you so much Alex! I am so glad you loved this recipe! xTieghan
Too much flour! Use half! 2 cups
Thank you Tree! xTieghan
I made this Naan for dinner tonight to go with chicken curry. It was very easy to make and was delicious.
Thank you so much Marsha! I am so happy to hear that! xTieghan