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Homemade Naan

It's easy to make your own delicious homemade Naan. This traditional Indian flatbread can easily be made at home using simple ingredients and either a skillet or a grill.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rising Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 8 large naan
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
For cooking:
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl (or using a stand mixer), combine yeast and warm water. Add in sugar, yogurt, egg, and salt. Add in 2 cups of flour and begin to mix.
  2. Continue adding flour 1/4 cup at a time until you have a soft dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Knead about 5 minutes by hand, or for 2-3 minutes in a stand mixer. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
  3. Separate the dough into 8 balls. Cover loosely and let the dough balls rise for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out each dough ball into tear-drop shapes or ovals. They should be quite thin.
  5. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Brush one side of the dough with melted butter. Place butter side down in the skillet. Butter the top side. When bubbles appear, flip the dough (should only take 1-2 minutes). Cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes.

Notes

  • Cooked and cooled naan can easily be frozen. Be sure to store in the freezer in an airtight container. When ready to eat, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place frozen naan directly on the rack. They'll be ready to eat in just 1 to 2 minutes.  Grilling Instructions:
  • Heat an outdoor grill to high heat. Brush one side of the dough with melted butter. Place butter side down on the grill. Butter the top side. When bubbles appear, flip the dough (should only take 1-2 minutes). Cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Garlic Naan - Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic to the dough mixture. Or add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder to the melted butter for brushing. 
  • Onion naan - Add 1 teaspoon onion powder and 2 teaspoons finely diced onion or dried onion to the dough mixture. 
  • Cinnamon Naan - Add 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon to the dough mixture. After cooking, sprinkle the top with a 1:1 mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 354mg (15%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 205IU (4%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8large naan

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 354mg 15%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 205IU 4%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

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