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Easy Homemade Soft & Fluffy Garlic Naan Bread (Skillet Recipe)

Close-up of soft skillet naan bread brushed with melted butter and topped with fresh chopped parsley.
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Make restaurant-style naan bread at home using a simple skillet. This recipe yields soft, chewy flatbread perfect for curries or dips, requiring no tandoor oven.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water (about 105-115°F)
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in the yogurt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the yeast mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
  7. While the dough rests briefly, prepare the garlic butter: melt 2 tablespoons of butter (not listed in main ingredients, use 2 tbsp oil if omitting butter) and mix with the minced garlic and chopped cilantro.
  8. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat until very hot. Do not add oil to the pan.
  9. Place one rolled naan into the hot, dry skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the underside has golden brown spots.
  10. Flip the naan and cook the second side for about 1 minute until lightly browned.
  11. Remove the cooked naan from the skillet and immediately brush the top surface generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  12. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces, stacking the cooked naan and keeping them warm until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For a quicker rise, place the dough in a slightly warm oven (turned off).
  • If you prefer a softer naan without yogurt, substitute the yogurt with an equal amount of milk.
  • To achieve restaurant-style charring, briefly hold the cooked naan directly over a gas flame using tongs for a few seconds after removing it from the skillet.

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