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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!
If refrigerated overnight does the dough need to set out for a bit before use?
Hey Mary,
Yes, I would let it come close to room temp:) I hope you love this recipe! xT
Crazy odd person here. Dont have a cast iron skillet …. Can I use griddle??
Hey Angela,
Totally, that will work nicely for you! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
Delicious! It makes a lot. Wondering if I can freeze?
Thanks so much!! Yes, You can freeze the naan!
10/10
Simple, delicious, flavorful. Will make again.
Hey Stephanie,
Happy Monday!! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your feedback, so glad it was enjoyed! xT
A hit every single time!
Love to hear this Leny! Thanks so much for making this recipe so often:) xT
Can I make the dough, freeze and then thaw, rise and cook a few days later?
Hi Kat,
Of course, that will work well for you! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xT
Any chance I could make the dough ahead of time and bake it off later in the day?
Hi Alison,
Absolutely! Just leave it on the counter and cover with a dish towel until you are ready to use it! I hope you love this recipe! xT
This was delish! Served with garlic broccoli and your naan! So easy and tasty !
Hey there! Thank you so so much for trying out the recipe! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment as well! 🙂 xT
hi,
maybe i’m blind but i don’t see any step-by-step photos to make this recipe? there’s only one photo. the recipe looks good though.
Hi Marsha! If you scroll right underneath the title and keep scrolling you will see the step by step photos! 🙂 xT
Hi! All I have is instant yeast, is that a problem? Thanks!
Hi Danielle! That should work just fine! xT
Love this recipe. Have made it so many times. And it’s a perfect complement to your butter chicken.
Thank you SO much! I always love reading comments and seeing that the recipe was a success! Have a great day! 🙂 xT
I made these GF and there is a bit of a learning curve to them. Not sure if it was GF flour or something else but they didn’t get overly fluffy. Flavour was good though and I’d def try them again.
Thank you for the feedback Lori! I appreciate it! xT
Can I substitute cottage cheese for the yogury if I blend it until creamy? I only have vanilla yogurt on hand….
Hi Nicole! I haven’t ever tried that personally but that should work well! xT
Successful recipe!
Great texture!
Soooo easy! No kneading.
Family loved it!
Thank you
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed this naan! xT
I love naan and want to make this recipe, but my family can’t have dairy. Do you know of a dairy-free yogurt substitute that would work well for this recipe?
Hi there! You can probably use coconut milk yogurt! I haven’t tried that personally, but let me know how it goes! xT