Homemade Naan Bread

This homemade naan bread is soft, fluffy, and made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. Cooked on the stovetop and finished with butter, it’s the perfect homemade bread for scooping, dipping, and serving alongside your favorite meals. We love these homemade naan’s alongside my homemade coconut chicken curry. We also enjoy it with Greek bowls and hummus.

Ingredients you’ll need for Naan Bread:

• active dry yeast
• sugar
• water
• all-purpose flour
• Greek yogurt
• olive oil
• salt

Tips for making homemade Naan Bread:

1. Allow the yeast to bloom. Make sure the water is warm enough to activate the yeast. This will be between 105-110 degrees.
2. Let rest in a warm place for it’s first rise. This will help the dough to become more fluffy, giving it that classic naan bread flavor & texture.
3. Brush with a garlic butter. What truly pairs the best with the flavor of the bread itself, is a warm glossy garlic butter brushed on while freshly cooked. Melting into every crevice.
4. Use a quality olive oil. The rich flavor adds depth to the naan bread, and the moisture of a quality oil will help it keep from drying out.

Dishes that pair well with Naan Bread:

• Coconut Chicken Curry
• Greek Chicken Bowls
• Lamb or Beef Kofta
• Butter Chicken
• Chicken Marsala
• Falafel with hummus and cucumber salad

Ashley Todaro

Homemade Naan Bread

A pillowy, golden naan that's warm, perfect for scooping and made to be shared.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 8 naans

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp warm water
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
• ⅔ cup warm water
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1½ tsp salt

Method

 

1. Add the yeast, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of warm water to a measuring glass. Whisk and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the bloomed yeast to the flour, Greek yogurt, the remaining warm water, olive oil and salt.
3. On a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix all the ingredients together until the dough is tacky but doesn't stick to your fingers.
4. Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
5. After an hour, pour the dough out and section into 6-8 pieces.
6. Using a rolling pin or your hands push out the edges to form roughly a 6-inch circle.
7. On medium heat, add some olive oil to a skillet and cook each naan for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly golden.
8. Remove from heat and immediately brush with garlic butter.
9. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired & enjoy!

If you try out my homemade naan bread recipe, please leave a comment and review! Hope they are a blessing to your table and those you share it with! ♥︎