Description
Soft, buttery, and garlicky, this Easy Garlic Naan Bread recipe is a perfect side for curries, soups, or simply to enjoy warm on its own. Made with pantry staples and no tandoor required, these skillet-cooked naan are brushed with fragrant garlic butter and sprinkled with fresh herbs for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup warm water
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Add yogurt, olive oil, and the yeast mixture.
3. Knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5–7 minutes. Add more flour if sticky.
4. Cover dough and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
5. Punch down dough, divide into 6–8 equal pieces, and roll each into a ball. Flatten each piece into a teardrop or oval shape.
6. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook each naan 1–2 minutes per side until bubbly and golden.
7. Melt butter with garlic in a saucepan. Stir in parsley.
8. Brush hot naan with garlic butter and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat yogurt for rich, tender dough.
Don’t skip resting time—it ensures soft and puffy naan.
Use a cast iron pan for the best char and texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread Side
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Garlic naan, flatbread, skillet bread