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Easy Homemade Soft & Fluffy Garlic Naan Bread (Skillet Method)

A stack of freshly baked, soft naan bread pieces garnished with chopped parsley, showing a fluffy interior.
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Make soft, fluffy, restaurant-quality naan bread on your stovetop using this simple recipe. This version includes garlic butter for extra flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 105-115F)
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for greasing
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: Add the flour, salt, yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  4. First rise: Lightly oil a clean bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Divide and rest: Punch down the risen dough gently. Divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Cover the balls and let them rest for 15 minutes.
  6. Prepare garlic butter: While the dough rests, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro in a small bowl. Set aside.
  7. Roll out naan: On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
  8. Cook naan: Heat a dry cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Place one piece of rolled dough onto the hot skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the underside has brown spots.
  9. Flip and finish: Flip the naan and cook the second side for about 1 minute until cooked through and lightly charred in spots.
  10. Brush with butter: Immediately transfer the cooked naan to a plate. Brush generously with the garlic butter mixture. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces, heating the skillet between each one.

Notes

  • For a quick, yeast-free option, skip steps 1 and 2. Mix the flour, salt, yogurt, oil, and enough water (about 1/2 cup) to form a soft dough, then proceed with kneading.
  • If you do not have yogurt, substitute it with an equal amount of milk.
  • To achieve a slight char, you can briefly place the cooked naan directly over a gas flame using tongs after removing it from the skillet.

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