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Naan

The word naan comes from the Persian word nān, which simply means "bread." Today, naan most commonly refers to a leavened flatbread that originated on the Indian subcontinent and has gained popularity across the world. Indian naan is traditionally cooked in a tandoor—a cylindrical clay or metal oven—but many modern recipes have been adapted for home baking in an electric oven or on a stove top. Naan is found throughout the United States, a  staple at Indian restaurants.

Recipe Servings: 12

Prep Time
45 minutes
+ 1 hour 30 minutes resting
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
2 hours 45 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pour flour into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the middle. Add 2 tablespoons oil, yogurt, yeast, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  2. Combine ingredients with your fingers until mixture resembles crumbs. Add warm milk in splashes, mixing until it comes together to form a soft, sticky dough.
  3. Place dough onto a well-floured work surface. The dough should be very sticky. Flour your hands and knead dough for 5 minutes. Scrape excess dough off your hands, then knead again. Shape dough into a ball.
  4. Rub 1 teaspoon of oil over exterior of dough and place dough in a clean mixing bowl. Cover with a cloth and let rest in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 60–90 minutes.
  5. Remove dough from bowl and divide into 12 pieces.
  6. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten between your palms. Lightly dust dough with flour and roll out each piece into a 5 x 8-inch oval.
  7. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, place 1 naan in the pan and cook until it begins to bubble, around 30–40 seconds. Flip over and cook other side for another 30 to 40 seconds, ensuring it does not burn.
  8. Flip naan one more time, press on it lightly with a spatula for 10 to 15 seconds, then remove to a warm platter. Wrap in foil until ready to serve.
  9. Repeat process for remaining dough. 
  10. Serve immediately.

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