Homemade Naan Recipe – Soft, Fluffy & Easy

Naan is one of the most popular Indian flatbreads, known for its soft, fluffy texture and signature char marks. Traditionally baked in a hot clay tandoor, naan can be recreated at home using a cast-iron skillet or griddle. This recipe is simple, reliable, and yields naan that’s perfect for scooping up curries, pairing with kebabs, or enjoying with a drizzle of garlic butter.

Soft and Fluffy Homemade Naan Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes (+1 hour rise)

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Servings: 12 naan

Ingredients for homemade Naan Bread

• 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
• 2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1 cup warm water (110°F)
• 3 tablespoon plain yogurt
• 3 tablespoon vegetable oil (or ghee)
• 2 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
• Optional: minced garlic, cilantro, or nigella seeds for topping

Instructions to make Fluffy Naan Bread

1. In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in yogurt, oil, and yeast mixture. Knead 6–8 minutes until smooth.
3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
4. Punch down, divide into 12 balls. Rest 10 minutes.
5. On a floured surface, roll each ball into an oval ¼ inch thick.
6. Heat cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high. Cook naan 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and charred.
7. Brush hot naan with melted butter. Add garlic, cilantro, or nigella seeds if desired. Serve warm.

Homemade Naan Recipe – Soft, Fluffy & Easy

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This homemade naan bread recipe is soft, fluffy, and perfect for scooping up curries or serving alongside Indian dishes. Easy to make at home! Naan is one of the most popular Indian flatbreads, known for its soft, fluffy texture and signature char marks. Traditionally baked in a hot clay tandoor, naan can be recreated at home using a cast-iron skillet or griddle. This recipe is simple, reliable, and yields naan that’s perfect for scooping up curries, pairing with kebabs, or enjoying with a drizzle of garlic butter.

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Course Appetizer

Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

  

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour plus more for rolling
• 2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast 1 packet
• 1 cup warm water 110°F
• 3 tablespoon plain yogurt
• 3 tablespoon vegetable oil or ghee
• 2 tablespoon melted butter for brushing
• Optional: minced garlic cilantro, or nigella seeds for topping

Instructions

 

Instructions

• In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in yogurt, oil, and yeast mixture. Knead 6–8 minutes until smooth.
• Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
• Punch down, divide into 12 balls. Rest 10 minutes.
• On a floured surface, roll each ball into an oval ¼ inch thick.
• Heat cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high. Cook naan 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and charred.
• Brush hot naan with melted butter. Add garlic, cilantro, or nigella seeds if desired. Serve warm.

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Cultural & Culinary Notes

Naan has been a staple of South and Central Asian cuisines for centuries, with its origins tied to Persian and Indian cooking. In India, naan is traditionally baked in a clay tandoor oven, giving it its distinct smoky flavor and soft interior. At home, a hot cast-iron skillet mimics this effect, producing beautifully blistered naan perfect for curries, kebabs, or even creative fusions like naan pizza.