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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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Except expect yum!
These naan breads taste delicious! I did follow the recipe to the t, but found my dough was very dry. Do I add milk or water when this happens? Also, when I placed them on the skillet, mine did not make the lovely bubbles like in the picture you shared and as you described. Not sure where I went wrong. While mine did not quite look as insta friendly, they still tasted yummy! Thanks!
Hey Barbara,
Thanks a lot for making this recipe, it makes me so glad that it was enjoyed. I would add a touch of milk if needed. Have the best weekend!! xTieghan
same thing happened to me on my maiden attempt, barbara. Crossing fingers that I get better as I continue to practice.
Question – I noticed in the step by step instructions, the order is slightly different than in the Instructions on the bottom of the page. In the step by step with photos, you pour the yeast mixture over the dry ingredients, but in the regular directions, you just mix everything together in the same bowl. Does it matter? Thank you!
Hey Nat,
Either one is just fine to do. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Sounds great! I’m wondering if you make the dough in advance (as in earlier in the day) and you want it for dinner, how much in advance should you take it out of the fridge?
Hey Caroline,
Thanks! Yes, I usually make my dough in the morning and allow it to sit covered on the counter all day:) I hope you love the recipe. xTieghan
Hello from Greece ! Can I use hall grain flour?
Hi Sofia,
So sorry, I am not familiar with hall grain flour. Please let me know how I can help! xTieghan
I’ve tried making Naan twice before. First time was a complete disaster. I think the application of butter in prior to cooking helps a lot with sticking. Second time I found a You Tube video using the oven and they were lackluster at best, no bubbles or char. I found your video to be really helpful. The finished product tasted amazing and looked authentic, like they came out of tandoor oven, which is hard to achieve at home. Tasted so good with the butter chicken I made. Our favorite Indian restaurant closed due to Covid. ;( I am so happy to have your Naan recipes and technique.
Hey Maria,
I am thrilled to hear this recipe was enjoyed. Thanks so much for giving it a try. Have a great week! xTieghan
Can you use instant yeast and add with dry ingredients? So excited to try this!
Hey Patty,
Yes, that will work well for you! I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
Hi- I made this recently and it was delicious. Can I make it ahead and reheat? Or can I make the dough ahead and cook later? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Hey Marshy,
I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! Yes, you can make the dough and keep in the fridge or freezer. My family also likes to just make the naan and then toast a piece when they want one. Happy Friday! xTieghan
Can I substitute bread flour for ap flour?
Hey there,
Yes, that will work just fine. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Made last night and it was delicious! Thank you so much.
Hey Allison,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Happy Sunday:) xTieghan
Made these last night – delicious!!
Hey Heather,
Thanks so much for making the recipe, I am delighted it was enjoyed! Happy Friday:) xTieghan
Hi! So I’ve made this twice now following the recipe exact, and both times I’ve had to completely redo it and add about 1/2 the amount of flour. My dough is so dry and completely un kneadable with the 4 cups. Am I doing something wrong!?
Hey Ashely,
So sorry to hear this. What kind of yeast are you using? xTieghan
I have made your Naan bread several times and love the results! Thank you!
Hey there,
I so appreciate you giving the recipe a try, I am thrilled it was enjoyed! xTieghan
I’m excited to try making these this weekend! But I wanted to know how to substitute active yeast with instant yeast. Is it a one-to-one substitute?
Hey Dalia,
If you want to use instant yeast, just skip step 1 and add the yeast right in with the flour. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Oh my goodness, I made you recipe for nann also used it for pizza. It was fabulous. That’s all I’m going to use. Thank you sooooo much
Hey Barbara,
I am so thrilled the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a go! Happy Friday! xTieghan
I made this today and it tasted great! I veganized it by using plant-based yogurt and milk and it tasted exactly how I would naan expect to taste. However, I burned myself on the hot skillet and have now 2nd degree burns on the fingertips of my left hand. Tbh I’m not sure if the outcome is worth the sacrifice lol. It also took a lot of time to clean up afterwards because the naan was meant to be eaten as a side so there were also the dishes that i used to prepare the actual meal with that needed cleaning up. So definitely not a recipe I would make on busy weeknights. This recipe is also great to test your smoke alarm.
So even though it tasted really amazing I think next time I want naan bread i’ll just order deliveroo ?
Hey Debbie,
Thanks for trying the recipe, so sorry to hear about your hand. xTieghan
Awesome, tried 2 recipes. This one is a winner!
Thanks so much! xTieghan
Made this tonight and it was amazing!! Ate with TJs frozen falafel, kale and a tahini dressing. Will be a regular in the rotation for sure!l. So impressed with how this turned out!!
Hey Shelley,
I am thrilled this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan