Naan Bread
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Vegetarian Indian

Naan Bread

Soft, blistered Indian flatbreads with a tender yogurt dough and lightly charred skillet bubbles. Serve warm to scoop up curries, lentils, or creamy sauces.

45 min 6 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the yogurt, warm water, and 10 ml of the olive oil, then mix until a shaggy dough forms.
2
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Rub the remaining 5 ml olive oil over the dough, cover, and rest at room temperature for 45 minutes.
3
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Shape each into a ball, then roll or stretch each one into an oval about 3 mm thick, dusting lightly with flour as needed.
4
Heat a heavy skillet over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until a sprinkle of flour browns immediately. Lightly brush one side of a dough oval with water and place it wet-side down in the dry skillet.
5
Cook for 60 to 90 seconds, until bubbles form and the underside has deep brown spots. Turn the naan and cook for 45 to 60 seconds more, until puffed and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Naan blistering and browning in a hot skillet AI-generated image
6
Brush both sides of each hot naan with the melted butter, stack them in a clean towel, and cover for 5 minutes so the trapped steam softens the bread before serving warm.
Stack of warm buttered naan bread AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Yogurt adds tenderness and gentle tang, while a short rest relaxes the gluten so the dough stretches easily. High skillet heat creates characteristic bubbles and smoky brown spots without requiring a tandoor.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Cool completely, stack with parchment between the breads, and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months in a sealed freezer bag.

How to reheat it

Reheat one naan at a time in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 to 60 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and warm in a 180°C oven for 8 minutes.

Nutrition / serving

287kcal
6.93 gprotein
46.73 gcarbs
7.65 gfat
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Published 13 Aug 2026 · updated 13 Aug 2026