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Easy Skillet Naan Bread with Yogurt

A stack of freshly baked, soft naan bread pieces piled on a white plate, showing charred spots.
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Make soft, chewy naan bread at home using a skillet. This recipe requires no tandoor and uses simple ingredients for restaurant-style results.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup plain yogurt, full fat
  • 1/2 cup warm water, plus more if needed
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee, for brushing
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional, for garlic naan)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add the yogurt and warm water to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn the dough out 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 a small amount of flour.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rest in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Gently punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
  6. On a floured surface, roll each ball into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
  7. Heat a dry cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Do not add oil to the pan.
  8. Place one rolled naan into the hot skillet. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until large bubbles form on the surface.
  9. Flip the naan and cook the second side for another 1 to 2 minutes until brown spots appear. The bread should puff up slightly.
  10. Remove the naan from the skillet and immediately brush the top with melted butter or ghee. If making garlic naan, mix the minced garlic into the melted butter before brushing.
  11. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces, stacking the cooked naan and covering them with a clean kitchen towel to keep them warm and soft.

Notes

  • For softer naan, use full-fat yogurt.
  • If you prefer a quicker rise, place the dough in an oven that has been briefly warmed to 200°F and then turned off.
  • If the dough resists rolling, let it rest for 10 minutes before trying again.

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