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Soft & Fluffy Homemade Naan – Restaurant-Style!
Make soft, fluffy, & perfectly chewy Indian naan at home with this foolproof recipe using yeast! Step-by-step instructions, tips, & a delicious restaurant-style finish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Poofing Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: naan
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- ½ cup warm water about 110°F (use digital thermometer for accuracy)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon rapid rise instant yeast
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or use half whole wheat flour – 9.25 oz total
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ½ cup PLAIN yogurt
Optional for Serving
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil for brushing
Instructions
Activate the Yeast and Prepare Dough
- In a small cup, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently, cover, and set aside for 10 minutes until foamy. This step ensures your yeast is active, giving you light and airy naan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yogurt. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix with a silicone spatula or fork until most of the flour is absorbed. If the dough feels too dry, add a few splashes of water. Apply a few drops of oil to your hand and knead until you have a smooth, soft dough ball.
Cup of Yum
Proof the Dough
- Brush the Instant Pot stainless steel insert with oil and place the dough inside.
- Set the Instant Pot to yogurt mode at 91°F and let the dough rise for 1 hour. It will double in size, becoming soft, airy, and easy to roll out.Tip: If you don’t have an Instant Pot, cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place, or in the oven with the light on, for 1 to 1.5 hours until it has doubled in size.
Roll and Cook
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions using a knife or dough scraper.
- Lightly flour your surface and roll each ball into an oval (6-7 inches long, 4-5 inches wide). See notes for garlic naan.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the rolled naan on the hot pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear and the bottom turns golden.
- Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is cooked and gets some golden char marks.
- Brush the hot naan with butter or oil. Serve warm with curries, dal, or even as a wrap!
Notes
- Garlic Naan
- Want to make garlic naan? Add minced garlic and fresh cilantro to the rolled dough and lightly roll over to help it stick before cooking.
- Oven Method (Best for Batch Cooking)
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Brush the hot naan with butter or oil.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place rolled-out naan on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 4-5 minutes, then broil for 1 minute to get golden char marks. Brush the hot naan with butter or oil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
400mg
(17%)
Potassium
95mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1naan
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.