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Easy Skillet Garlic Naan Bread: Soft and Fluffy Homemade Flatbread

Close-up of a stack of three fluffy naan bread pieces brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with fresh green herbs.
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Make soft, fluffy, restaurant-quality naan bread at home using only your skillet. This easy recipe delivers buttery garlic naan perfect for scooping up your favorite curries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup warm water (about 105°F to 115°F)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup plain yogurt, full fat recommended
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Combine wet and dry: Add the activated yeast mixture and yogurt to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. First rise: Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Prepare the butter: While the dough rises, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro in a small bowl. Set aside.
  7. Divide and shape: Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
  8. Cook the naan: Heat a dry cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Place one piece of rolled dough onto the hot skillet. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds until bubbles appear on the surface.
  9. Flip and cook: Flip the naan and cook the second side for another 30 to 60 seconds until golden brown spots appear. The naan should puff up slightly.
  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, reheating the skillet as needed between batches.
  11. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • For softer naan, ensure your yogurt is full-fat and at room temperature before mixing it into the dough.
  • If you prefer a quick, no-yeast version, you can substitute the yeast/water/sugar with 1 cup of plain yogurt and increase the baking powder to 2 teaspoons. Reduce the rise time to 15 minutes.
  • You can use this naan bread as a base for a quick homemade naan pizza.

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