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One-Bowl No-Mixer Homemade Naan
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One-Bowl No-Mixer Homemade Naan

One-Bowl No-Mixer Homemade Naan is a soft and fluffy flatbread made by mixing flour, yeast, baking powder, baking soda, salt, butter, milk, and yogurt all in one bowl without needing a mixer. After rising, the dough is divided, rolled into balls, and cooked in a skillet for warm, tender naan with a subtle tang from the yogurt. A finishing butter glaze with cilantro and flaky salt adds extra flavor and aroma.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 253 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Bread
Cuisine: Asian, Indian

Ingredients

For the dough:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons instant dry yeast not active dry yeast, (1 packet)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ⅔ cup milk whole
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt cold, full fat, plain
To finish:
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • ¼ cup cilantro optional, or parsley, finely chopped
  • sea salt optional, flaky

Instructions

For the dough:
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  1. Combine the flour, instant yeast, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir well to combine.
  2. Combine 2 tablespoons butter and the milk in a microwave-safe, measuring cup. Microwave on high power for 1-1½ minutes or until butter is almost completely melted. Whisk in the Greek yogurt until well combined.
  3. Make a well in the middle of the flour and add the yogurt mixture. Stir with a sturdy spoon or rubber spatula until all of the flour is incorporated and the dough comes together. Drizzle a little oil over the dough and turn to coat. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in a warm spot to rise until doubled in bulk, 60-90 minutes.
  4. Turn out the dough onto a generously floured work surface. Flip the dough over several times to coat it completely with flour. Divide the dough into 6-8 equal pieces (depending on how large you want your finished naans) and form each one into a ball on the floured work surface. Cover the dough balls with a clean kitchen towel and let them rest for 15 minutes.
To finish:
  1. Roll out each portion into an oval, approximately 4x6 inches (for 8 naans) or 5x7 inches (for 6 naans). If the dough is sticky, dust it with a bit more flour. Keep your rolling pin, lightly coated with flour. Stack the naan on top of each other as you roll them.
  2. Set up a work area with the stack of naan, a cup or bowl with 2 tablespoons melted butter and a small pastry brush, the chopped herbs (if desired), a small bowl of water and a second pastry brush (or you can use your fingers here), a clean kitchen towel and a metal spatula for flipping.
  3. Heat a 9-12-inch nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add a ½ teaspoon of olive oil. Wad up a few paper towels and wipe the oil around the pan. You want the pan to be just very lightly coated with oil.
  4. When the pan is heated, brush one side of one naan with water (or use your fingers to lightly coat one surface with water) and place it in the pan, wet side down. Immediately cover the pan and allow the naan to cook for about 30-40 seconds or until bubbles appear over the top surface and the bottom is golden brown. Uncover and flip the naan to the opposite side. Cook for another 20-30 seconds (uncovered) until the bubbles on the bottom or deep golden brown. (You may have to adjust your heat a bit, up or down, so that the bubbles appear by 20-30 seconds.)
  5. Remove the naan from the pan to the towel, brush lightly with butter (and sprinkle with fresh herbs and flaky sea salt, if desired). Repeat for remaining naan, stacking them on top of each other, covered with the other half of the towel. (You can also stack them between pieces of parchment paper, if desired.) If the pan seems to be accumulating flour, repeat the oiling and wiping with a wad of paper towels.
  6. Serve immediately or allow to cool and reheat when desired as directed above in the post. Naan can also be frozen. See the Café tips above in the post.

Notes

  • Use instant dry yeast for easy rising without proofing.
  • Cold Greek yogurt helps add moisture and subtle tang to the dough.
  • Cover the dough tightly to prevent drying during rising time.
  • Divide dough into 6-8 pieces for manageable naan sizes.
  • Brush naan with melted butter and garnish with fresh cilantro and flaky salt for best flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 253kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 565mg (24%) Potassium 171mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 277IU (6%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 253

% Daily Value*

Calories 253kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 565mg 24%
Potassium 171mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 277IU 6%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

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