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Learn the basics of making Homemade Naan, an easy & fluffy skillet bread that goes perfectly with Indian dishes or can be used to make pizza.
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Homemade Naan

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Homemade Naan, Naan Bread, Naan Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 16 naan
Calories 163kcal
Author Heather

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water *100-105℉
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 oz active dry yeast
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1-2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
  • 2 1/2 tbsp oil

Instructions

  • In a small bowl add the water and sugar together. Stir until dissolved. Add yeast. Stir. Let yeast activate to a bloom, about 10 mins.
  • In a larger bowl add flour, salt and garlic powder. When the yeast mixture has bloomed, add the yogurt, oil and bloomed yeast to the flour mixture. Mix until ingredients come together.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. (for mixture instructions see Tips above)
  • Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
  • Divide the dough into 16 equal portions and form into balls. Keep dough covered until you are ready to roll out.
  • Heat a lightly greased cast iron skillet over med/high heat. Using a rolling pin, roll dough into a circle and place onto skillet. When the naan bubbles and brown spots starts to appear on heated side turn and finish cooking.

Notes

*Please use as many organic ingredients as possible.*
Preparation time does not include the rising time of the bread. Adapted from rasamalaysia.com

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg