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Naan Bread Recipe
5 from 63 votes

Naan Bread Recipe

This naan bread recipe uses a mix of all-purpose flour, yogurt, and baking agents to create soft, fluffy flatbreads distinctive for their slightly charred, tender texture. Cooking the dough balls on a sauté pan and finishing on an open flame develops that characteristic naan char. Brushed with garlic-infused butter, the bread offers a rich, savory aroma and taste. The recipe yields about 12 pieces, making it ideal for sharing alongside a wide range of meals or as a base for dips and spreads.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
24 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 44 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 257 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Bread
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ¼ cup whole milk yogurt plain
  • 1/2 cup milk whole
  • 1 butter unsalted, stick
  • 5 garlic finely minced cloves

Instructions

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  1. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, powdered sugar, and salt to a bowl and mix until combined. Form a well.
  2. Pour the oil and yogurt to the center of the well and begin mixing with your hands. Slowly pour in the milk as needed to make a soft dough.
  3. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes and then add to a bowl, cover with plastic, and let sit in a warm place for 1 hour.
  4. Unwrap and form 12 equal-sized dough balls. Roll each dough ball out on a clean surface lightly dusted with flour. Brush 1 side with water before cooking.
  5. Add the water brushed side down on a large preheated saute pan at medium-high heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  6. Flip the pan over and roast the other side of the bread over the open flame until browned.
  7. Repeat until all of the bread is done cooking. Keep warm.
  8. In a small pot melt the butter and garlic together and cook over medium heat just until the garlic is fragrant, which takes about 2 minutes.
  9. Brush the bread with the garlic butter and serve garnished with optional chopped parsley.

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 12 pieces of naan bread, perfect for serving with meals or as a snack.
  • Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for about an hour to develop softness.
  • Brushing the dough with water before cooking helps it adhere to the pan and promotes even browning.
  • Garlic butter adds traditional flavor; melt unsalted butter and infuse with finely minced garlic just until fragrant before brushing on the naan.
  • Store naan wrapped in plastic at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze wrapped tightly for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat naan by wrapping in foil and warming in the oven at 250°F for 5-7 minutes to maintain softness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 257kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 303mg (13%) Potassium 136mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 42IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257

% Daily Value*

Calories 257kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 303mg 13%
Potassium 136mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 42IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

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