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Easy Homemade Soft & Fluffy Skillet Naan Bread (No Yeast Required)

A stack of four freshly made, golden brown naan bread pieces brushed with butter and topped with chopped parsley.
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Make soft, fluffy, and chewy homemade naan bread using only a skillet on your stovetop. This simple recipe requires no yeast and delivers authentic Indian flatbread flavor quickly, perfect for pairing with curry or dips.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plain yogurt (full fat recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons milk, plus more for brushing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional, for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: Add the yogurt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add flour one teaspoon at a time.
  4. Rest the dough: Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, cover with a clean towel, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Roll out the naan: On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough ball into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
  6. Cook the naan: Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Do not add oil to the pan.
  7. Cook the first side: Place one rolled naan onto the hot, dry skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until large bubbles form on the surface and the underside has brown spots.
  8. Flip and cook: Flip the naan and cook the second side for about 1 minute until it puffs up slightly and develops more brown spots.
  9. Brush with topping (optional): Immediately transfer the cooked naan to a plate. Brush the top surface generously with melted butter mixed with minced garlic and cilantro, if using.
  10. Repeat: Continue with the remaining dough pieces, stacking the finished naan and covering them lightly to keep them warm and soft.

Notes

  • For a softer texture, use whole milk yogurt.
  • If you skip the resting step, the dough will be harder to roll out.
  • To achieve the characteristic charred spots without a tandoor, ensure your skillet is very hot before placing the dough down.
  • Use this naan bread recipe for quick naan pizza bases.

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