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Easy Skillet Garlic Naan Bread

A freshly cooked, fluffy naan bread brushed with butter and topped with chopped green herbs, resting on a white plate.
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Make soft, fluffy, restaurant-quality naan bread at home using a simple skillet method. This recipe uses basic ingredients like flour, yeast, and yogurt for a quick, chewy flatbread perfect for curries.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough 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 rise in a warm place for 60 to 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  6. Gently punch down the risen dough and divide it into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
  7. While the dough rests for 10 minutes, prepare the garlic butter: mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro in a small bowl.
  8. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Do not add oil to the pan.
  9. Take one dough ball and roll it out into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
  10. Place one piece of rolled dough onto the hot, dry skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until large bubbles form on the surface and the underside is lightly browned.
  11. Flip the naan and cook the second side for about 1 minute until golden spots appear. The bread should puff up.
  12. Remove the cooked naan from the skillet and immediately brush the top generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  13. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces, stacking the cooked naan and keeping them covered to stay warm.

Notes

  • For softer naan, use Greek yogurt instead of regular plain yogurt.
  • If you prefer plain naan, skip the garlic and cilantro mixture and brush with plain melted butter only.
  • If you do not have yeast, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon baking powder and omit the rising time, though the texture will be slightly less chewy.
  • If you want to make Butter Naan, simply brush with melted butter after cooking and skip the garlic and cilantro.

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Find it online: https://cookincorner.com/easy-garlic-naan-bread-recipe/