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Easy Naan Recipe (No Yeast)
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Easy Naan Recipe (No Yeast)

This easy naan recipe makes a soft and fluffy flatbread without yeast and is cooked in an oven, requiring only 30 minutes of active cooking.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 naan
Calories: 370 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani

Ingredients

  • 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 tablespoon PLAIN yogurt full fat
  • ¾ cups milk full-fat
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoon nigella seeds (see notes)
  • 3 tablespoon white sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Measure the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt into your kitchen aid mixing bowl and stir to mix. (see notes)
  2. Add the olive oil and yogurt to this mixture and start mixing on a low speed, using a dough hook.
  3. Add in the milk, ¼ cup at a time, until it's fully incorporated. Mix until the dough comes together into a ball. (see notes)
  4. Place the dough in a bowl, cover it with a damp dishcloth or plastic wrap, and let it rest for 30 minutes. (see notes)
  5. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Sprinkle some flour on a clean surface and place the dough on it.
  7. Use a Chef's knife or dough scraper to cut it into 8 equal parts and shape these into round balls.
  8. Roll each dough ball into a round or oval shape, ¼ inch thick, and place each on a baking sheet. (see notes)
  9. Poke holes in each naan using a chopstick, straw or a fork (see notes)
  10. Bake the naan in batches for 3-5 minutes. (see notes)
  11. Remove the naan, immediately baste with the butter, sprinkle with the sesame and nigella seeds and serve.

Notes

  • Nigella seeds - I love using these for their flavor but feel free to substitute them with black sesame seeds.
  • Mixing the dry ingredients - Mixing the dry ingredients helps ensure that everything is evenly distributed.
  • Adding the milk - Flour can vary from brand to brand. I use King Arthur Flour for my baking, but if you use a different brand, you may need to adjust the liquid. It's always best to add ¼ cup of milk at a time to ensure the dough is the perfect consistency.
  • Kneading the dough—I've used a Kitchen Aid for this recipe, but a food processor with a dough blade works just as well. If you don't have either of these, the dough is easy to make by hand. 
  • —I've used a Kitchen Aid for this recipe, but a food processor with a dough blade works just as well. If you don't have either of these, the dough is easy to make by hand. 
  • Resting the dough will allow the dough to become fully hydrated, resulting in better flavor. The resting also helps the gluten relax, making it easier to shape the bread.
  • Rolling the dough - Many experts recommend shaping the naan by hand, as a rolling pin can make the flatbread dense and tough. However, I used a rolling pin for this recipe with perfect results. You can try both methods to see if you prefer one.
  • Poking holes in the naan - This is essential to a perfect texture and is similar to docking a pizza crust. This process helps release air bubbles in the dough and prevents it from puffing up too much. The result is a consistent texture in the flatbread.
  • Baking the naan—For best results, Naan must be cooked for a short period at a very high temperature. My first batch is usually ready in 3-5 minutes, and each subsequent batch takes less time as the oven gets hotter. You must be highly vigilant and stop cooking the naan as soon as you see a few blistered spots on the surface, as overcooked naan can be chewy in texture. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1naan Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 193mg (8%) Potassium 180mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 264IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 172mg (17%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 naan

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370

% Daily Value*

Serving 1naan
Calories 370kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 193mg 8%
Potassium 180mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 264IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 172mg 17%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.