Soft, Chewy Homemade Naan Bread Made with Simple Ingredients

Homemade naan bread from the pan
AuthorYorisaCategory, DifficultyIntermediate

Easy naan bread from simple ingredients - soft and fluffy and chewy at the same time.

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time1 hr 15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time1 hr 30 mins
INGREDIENTS
 2 tsp Instant Yeast
 ½ cup Warm Water
 1 tsp Sugar
 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 ¼ cup Plain Yogurt
 2 ½ cups Flour
 ½ tsp Sea Salt
 2 tbsp Melted Butter
DIRECTIONS
1

In a large bowl, add warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes until you see it bubbling.

2

Add olive oil, yogurt, egg, salt, and 2 1/2 cups of flour.

3

Mix it well, and knead a few times on a floured counter until smooth.

4

Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover it and let it rise in a warm place until doubled. (about 45 minutes to an hour)

5

Warm-up a frying pan at medium heat.

6

Cut the dough into 6 pieces. On a floured surface, roll out each piece into about 6" oval shape.

7

Add a bit of oil or cooking spray to the pan. Cook each one for 2-3 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on the bottom.

8

Flip the naan, cook it for another 2-3 minutes.

9

Place the naan on a large plate, and brush the top with melted butter.

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS
 2 tsp Instant Yeast
 ½ cup Warm Water
 1 tsp Sugar
 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 ¼ cup Plain Yogurt
 2 ½ cups Flour
 ½ tsp Sea Salt
 2 tbsp Melted Butter

Directions

DIRECTIONS
1

In a large bowl, add warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes until you see it bubbling.

2

Add olive oil, yogurt, egg, salt, and 2 1/2 cups of flour.

3

Mix it well, and knead a few times on a floured counter until smooth.

4

Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover it and let it rise in a warm place until doubled. (about 45 minutes to an hour)

5

Warm-up a frying pan at medium heat.

6

Cut the dough into 6 pieces. On a floured surface, roll out each piece into about 6" oval shape.

7

Add a bit of oil or cooking spray to the pan. Cook each one for 2-3 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on the bottom.

8

Flip the naan, cook it for another 2-3 minutes.

9

Place the naan on a large plate, and brush the top with melted butter.

Naan Bread