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Easy Homemade Soft and Fluffy Garlic Naan Bread (Skillet Method)

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Make soft, chewy, restaurant-style naan bread at home using a simple skillet method. This recipe includes garlic butter for extra flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 105-115°F)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (full fat recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let stand 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 out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Lightly oil a clean bowl. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the risen dough gently. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball. Let the balls rest for 10 minutes.
  7. While the dough rests, prepare the garlic butter: Mix the melted butter, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl.
  8. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works well) over medium-high heat until hot. Do not add oil to the skillet.
  9. Take one dough ball and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
  10. Place one rolled piece of dough onto the hot, dry skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the underside is golden brown.
  11. Flip the naan and cook the second side for about 1 minute until browned spots appear. The naan should puff up slightly.
  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 balls, stacking the cooked naan and keeping them covered with a clean towel to stay soft.

Notes

  • For a yeast-free option, omit the yeast and let the dough rest for 30 minutes before kneading. The texture will be slightly less fluffy.
  • If you prefer plain naan, skip the garlic butter step and brush with plain melted butter instead.
  • To achieve a slightly charred look like a tandoor, briefly place the cooked naan directly over a gas flame using tongs for a few seconds after removing it from the skillet.

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