Homemade Garlic Naan Bread (Printable)

Fluffy Indian flatbread with fresh garlic and melted butter, ideal for pairing with curries or eating alone.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup warm water
06 - 1/4 cup plain yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Garlic Butter

08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt until evenly combined.
02 - Add warm water, plain yogurt, and vegetable oil; stir to form a shaggy dough.
03 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Cover dough and let it rest for 10 minutes.
05 - Combine melted butter and minced garlic; set aside to infuse flavors.
06 - Divide dough into 6 equal portions and roll each into an oval about 1/4 inch thick.
07 - Preheat a skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot.
08 - Place one naan in the pan; cook 1–2 minutes until bubbles appear, then flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until golden brown spots form.
09 - Brush the hot naan immediately with garlic butter and sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
10 - Repeat cooking with remaining dough balls and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The dough comes together in minutes and requires zero fancy equipment
  • That garlic butter finish makes everything else on the table feel like an afterthought
  • Freezes beautifully so you can always have fresh bread on hand
02 -
  • A dry dough means tough naan, so resist the urge to add too much flour while kneading
  • The garlic butter needs to hit the bread while it is still hot or it will not soak in properly
  • Cooked naan can be frozen and reheated in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes
03 -
  • Use a scale to weigh your flour the first time you make this for consistent results
  • Let the skillet heat up properly between naans for the best bubble formation
  • Double the garlic butter recipe because you will definitely want more
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