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Easy Soft & Chewy Homemade Naan Bread Recipe (No Tandoor/Skillet Method)

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Make soft, chewy, restaurant-style naan bread at home using only your stovetop skillet. This simple recipe delivers fluffy results perfect for pairing with your favorite curries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm water (about 105-115°F)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or oil, plus more for brushing

Instructions

  1. Combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. This confirms the yeast is active.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, yogurt, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Lightly grease a clean bowl with oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Gently punch down the risen dough. Divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Cover the dough balls and let them rest for 15 minutes.
  7. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Do not add oil to the pan.
  8. Working with one ball at a time, roll the dough into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
  9. Place one rolled naan into the hot, dry skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles start to form on the surface and the underside is lightly browned.
  10. Flip the naan and cook the second side for about 1 minute until golden spots appear. If you want more char, briefly hold the naan directly over a gas flame using tongs (if you have a gas stove).
  11. Remove the naan from the skillet and immediately brush the top generously with melted butter or ghee.
  12. Repeat with the remaining dough. Serve the homemade naan bread warm.

Notes

  • For Garlic Naan, mix 2 tablespoons of melted butter with 1 clove of minced garlic and a pinch of parsley. Brush this mixture onto the naan immediately after cooking instead of plain butter.
  • If your dough is too sticky during kneading, add flour one tablespoon at a time. If it feels too dry, add water one teaspoon at a time.
  • The key to soft naan is using a very hot pan. The quick, intense heat causes the dough to puff up.

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