This homemade Naan Bread is soft, chewy, and simply delicious. You won’t believe how easy it is to make and will want it as a side to every meal.
Naan is simple and a great side to so many dishes. We love to serve it up with some coconut curry or even homemade hummus!
Easy Naan Recipe
I love making homemade bread, and of course my whole family loves eating it. I’d had naan at restaurants before, and I don’t know why I waited this long to try it at home. This Naan Recipe is so simple, and so delicious!
Naan bread is traditionally served with Indian dishes like curry, but truth be told, I made it in the afternoon and my kids ate it for an after school snack. I scored some major mom points, because they were all thrilled when they walked in from the cold to find hot homemade bread waiting!
What is the difference between pita bread and naan bread? Unlike pita bread, naan usually has yogurt in it making it a softer texture. Both are flatbreads and are often served the same way but made different causing the difference in texture.
How to Make Naan Bread
You start by making a basic yeast dough. Combine warm water, yeast and sugar in a large bowl and let it sit for a few minutes.
Then add oil, yogurt, egg, salt, and enough flour to form a soft dough. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it and let it raise till doubled.
Cut the dough into eight pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a circle about 6″ across.
Heat a skillet to medium hot. Add a little bit of oil or non-stick spray. Place a circle of dough in the middle of the skillet and cook till bubbly and golden brown on the bottom. It takes 2-3 minutes. Flip it over and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes or till golden brown.
Brush hot naan bread with melted butter. I added minced garlic to my butter and it was incredible! We even topped ours off with chopped fresh parsley, and it was the perfect addition to this easy naan bread.
How to Store?
How long does Naan last? We recommend storing this bread in a Ziploc bag. At room temp, naan bread should last 5-7 days on the counter. Those who put it in the fridge can you usually squeeze out even a few more days.
How to freeze naan bread? Freezing naan is easy to do. Just wrap in Saran Wrap or foil and for extra security, place in a freezer safe Ziploc bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 month. Let defrost and warm up in the oven or microwave.
What to serve with naan bread?
Naan can go with anything really, but it’s typically best with Asian and Indian foods. Here are some of our favorite recipes to serve it with:
Naan also does not have to be used as just a side. We like to use it to make flatbread wraps, flatbread pizzas, sandwiches and more.
For more bread recipes, check out:
- Cheesy Focaccia Bread Sticks
- Super Easy Soft Pretzels
- Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
- Heavenly Rolls
- Homemade Bread
- Garlic Parmesan Artisan Bread
Naan Bread Recipe
This homemade Naan Bread is soft, chewy, and simply delicious. You won't believe how easy it is to make and will want it as a side to every meal.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2-3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- 2 tsp garlic, minced (optional)
Instructions
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Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl; let sit for five minutes or till bubbly. Add olive oil, yogurt, egg, salt and 2 cups of flour. Stir till smooth.
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Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead a few times on a floured counter until smooth.
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Place dough in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
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Preheat a skillet to medium heat.
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Cut dough into eight pieces. On a floured surface, roll out each piece into a 6" circle.
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Add a little oil or non-stick spray to the skillet. Cook each circle for 2-3 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on the bottom. Flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
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Brush the top (the bubbly side) of each naan with melted butter. I added garlic to my butter, but that is optional.
Can you make it with Gluten flour like Almond flour or rice flour?
I personally haven’t tried, but I don’t see why not 🙂
I tRied it with almond flour And it did not work. Dough kept breaking apart.
So good! Love the texture of this bread
Going to try this today
Hope you liked it!!
Thank you for your delicious looking recipe. Can you please help me with nondairy substitutions? I love naan but I’d like to make it within my dietary restrictions. Thank you!
I am sorry, I haven’t tried nondairy substitutions, but I would just google for some suggestions. Then, you can see what will work for you or not.
Fabulous recipe, thank you! I forgot the naan bread when i was shopping and when i realized i had forgotten this key part to my dinner, i thought….surely i can make this myself!? i looked at many recipes which of course include pictures, these are what sold me. there are many, but yours were a stand out. i followed your recipe to the detail, turned out better than expected. my husband could not stop going on about how this bread made the whole dish.. unbelievably light, tender and tasty. i served with lamb, peppers, onion, homemade tzatiki. omg blow your mind! it’s a go to….thank you!
I am so happy to hear that!! I am glad you found my recipe 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing that!
How long does it take for the dough to double? the recipe looks delicious – i cant wait to try it!
It might take up to an hour. It just depends, but around that. Hope that helps!
I just made This recipe ro go wirh our buttered shredded chicken over couscous and rhey turned out PERFECT! Such an easy recipe and i loves watch The video as well. I will defini be using this recipe again.
Thanks
Sounds yummy! Glad you liked it! Thank you!
I just made it and it came out so good!!! Thanks for a great and easy recipe!!!!
Yay!! I am so glad you did! Thank you so much!
This looks delicious! Can i use a kitchenaid and dough hook to knead this? Or does it need to be kneaded by hand? Thanks in advance!
I haven’t tried, but I don’t think there is a rule 🙂 It should be ok!
Super easy! First time making this recipe. Delicious! Can’t wait to plan a meal for this tasty treat! Great site. Keep those fabulous recipes coming!
Awe, thank you so much for saying that 🙂
Do you know if I would cut it in half if I was going to make it into a flatbread with topings? Would it hold up well for that?
It should, though I have not personally tried. That is a great idea though!
Hi! I think the video link is down. could i use greek yogurt? i can’t wait to try the recipe 🙂
I personally haven’t tried, but you sure could!
This naan is so lovely and so easy to make, I don’t think I’ll go back to store-bought!
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So easy and taste great too.
I agree! Thank you!
Can I use sour cream instead of yogurt?
I personally haven’t tried, but I am sure you could 🙂
I did and it turned out great
Can you make the dough ahead a few days and freeze It after it rises? And then defrost overnight and cook before dinner? Or Make dough The night before and cook just before dinner?
You know, I have not tried. I am thinking it should be ok 🙂
I love it! Easy and delish! Made some with plain butter and some with butter with smokey gurlic powder and parsly. Both tourned out amazing!
Mmm..sounds yum! Thanks!
I can’t wait to make this recipe. I love Naan bread! My favorite Indian restaurant makes theirs fresh in all sorts of different flavors. Do you have any tips for incorporating flavors like garlic or onion?
I added garlic to the melted butter before adding the bread. You can add whatever you like at that point. Enjoy!!
I can’t wait to try this. And I also wanted to mention a tip from Rachel Ray. She said when warming up a piece of naan, sprinkle water in the pan first then put the bread in. She swears by it
Great tip! Hope you like it!
Can you use yeast instead of instant? That is all that is AVAILABLE at the stores right now. I have NeVer used it before. Its a weird chunk and has to be kept in the fridge….
Absolute best Naan recipe! Your tutorial on how to determine the right amount of flour is the magic of it all. the touch of that soft pillowy dough is unmistakable.
My family thinks I’m a kitchen wizard now BECAUSE I can make such good naan!! Thank you!
Yay! I love that! Thank you so much 🙂
Love love love this recipe! We make personal pizzas with them!! Thank you!
Great idea!! Thank you so much for sharing that!
it was my first time making naan and this recipie was really easy! I used plain greek yogurt instead because that’s what I had on hand and it worked well. i was having difficulties with rolling it out and cooking it but those were my mistakes. by my fourth or fifth one i figured out i needed more flour because it was so sticky and on my pan, not use any oil because the oil was making it burn. thanks!
Thanks for sharing that! I am glad you gave it a try 🙂 It took practice for me, too!
I can’t wait to make this. I do have a question on the yogurt, which one do you recommend?
This isn’t my recipe, but any plain yogurt will work. Use your favorite brand 🙂
I Found this recipe less than a month ago and am already making for the Third time while typing this. MY parents, boyfriend and i are in loVe with the flavor, texture and simplicity to make. I also loved bRushing the top with butter and sprinkling wIth parsLey. This will continue to be a go to bread.
Yay!! I love to hear that! Thank you for sharing the recipe with them!
This was so good. I made it tonight for my husband to have with his HUmmus. I will say that only using 2 cups of flour was not enough for me, the dough was still pretty sticky so I had to add more. We both loved and pretty much just had this for dinner it was so good!
I am glad you tried it!! Using it with hummus is great! Thank you!
Made this first time yesterday..
😋 Delicious…Even though I forgot the Yogurt
Making again today with yogurt..hahaha
Aadding Rosemary and Lemon Zest….yummmmm
LOL!! Glad you still liked it! Adding the rosemary & lemon zest is a great idea!
How did they turn out without the yogurt? Trying to make this vegan for a member of the family on sunday. Thanks!
This is the first time I have made bread with yeast I was a little nervous, to my surprise it was so much fun and easy and it is delicious, I added garlic and PARSLEY to mine. I’m 61 and trying to eat healthier, I’m from the south so we all love bread here, so fresh bread not processed was a treat. Thank you for sharing the recipe I will make it a favorite go to . my children are grown so I have time to make things like this.
Glad to share & I am so happy to hear you liked it! Thank you for sharing what you did! Sounds good!
Just made your recipe and it’s delicious. I split the flour 50%/50% all-purpose flour and Whole wheat. Gave it a nice nutty flavor. Yumm. Dan
Great idea!! Thank you so much for letting me know 🙂
First time making this recipe, but it was really easy for me, a 22 year-old. The bread was soft and delicious. I would make this again. It took about an hour to double in size. I also used unsweetened vanilla coconut milk yogurt instead of plain yogurt to make this dairy-free, and it still seemed like naan bread. just keep an eye when cooking the bread since it Cooks quickly in the skillet. Thanks for the recipe!
You are so welcome! I am so glad you liked it! Thank you for trying it & for letting me know!
This was fantastic!
So, glad you liked it! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
super easy recipie loved how mine came out!! Ill for sure be making these again
Love hearing that! Thank you so much for letting me know!
Wonderful RECIPE! very easy, I would add some more spices (Garlic or mint) into the dough before cooking. Without, it is a bit plain.
Great idea!! Thanks for the suggestion!
I am wondering if it would be alright if i were to make the dough tonight and leave it overnight and actually fry it tomorrow evening?
I personally have not tried. Since, it has yeast, I am not sure if it would keep rising.
best nan bread ever!!! thank you! soft & delicious!
You are so welcome!! Thank you for trying it!
Can i add garlic straight to the batter?
You sure could 😉 Enjoy!!
Great recipe! tHANK YOU FOR SHARING. 🙂
You are so welcome!! Glad you like it!!
Made this with my kids yesterday. Delicious! So delicious in fact…..we are making more tonight! Great easy recipe.
Love kids helping! So, happy you all liked this recipe. Thank you for letting me know!
Used sour cream, ill try yogurt next time! Yum!
Perfect!! Thank you for sharing that!
Great, easy
Glad you think so 🙂 Thank you so much!
Does this recipe make naan bread with a crunchy outside?
No, it is soft, but very yummy!! Hope you try it!
love this RECIPE – have used it several times – thanks
You are welcome!! Glad you like it! Thank you for letting me know 😉
I am so adding garlic to the butter! Sounds so good! Homemade naan bread is the best! It goes great with so many meals!
This is the best naan bread ever! And, my first time making it. Very easy, soft, & great for so many things!
Naan is looking delicious
Thank you so much! Hope you try it!
I have never tried this type of bread bit Im so excited to give it a try. It looks simple and amazing!
These were so easy to make and the texture Is softer than pita bread. Yum!
Very tasty and really simple. We love naan so much! Made this recipe tonight with some GREEn chicken and potato CURRY. So delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
Sounds yum! I will have to try that! Thank you so much for sharing that!
Works perfectly, excellent RECIPE and instructions! I only needed 2 cups of fLOUR.
Thank you so much for saying that!! Glad you like it!
Want to try it today.
I hope you will 🙂
hi
i live in mexico and it is really hard to find yogurt without any sugar like in the usa
can i use crema which is like sour cream instead?
I personally have not tried, but I am sure it would be just fine 🙂
Can this be made gluten free?
It sure could! Enjoy!!
Easy and delicIous
I am glad you think so 🙂 Thank you for sharing that!
Absolutely delicious!!
Thank you soOO much for this great reCipe!!
Will keep making these for sure, eVeryone in the family really enjoyed them.
That makes me so happy to hear! I appreciate you letting me know 🙂
The dough was easy to make. I used..
2 cups to start then added more on counter to make firm.
it doubled and when i went to take out of bowl it was soft and sticky, its reformed and will see what happens.
i can’t figure out why because I do make bread.
help
thanks
Oh, no..sorry it did. I wish I knew. It’s so hard to know, because I was not there. How did it turn out? Anything change with the recipe?
I substituted mayonnaise for yogurt to make this dairy free, worked out great!
So glad it did!! Thank you for sharing what you did 🙂
THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME EVER MAKING NAAN, AND I WILL NOT BE LOOKING AT ANY OTHER RECIPES. IT TURNED OUT AMAZING! I ONLY USED A SMIDGE OVER 2 CUPS OF FLOUR, FOLLOWING YOUR ADVICE TO KEEP THE DOUGH SOFT & STICKY. I SPRINKLED FLOUR ON MY ROLLING SURFACE AND ON TOP BEFORE ROLLING EACH PIECE. I ADDED A BIT OF ITALIAN SEASONING TO MY GARLIC BUTTER FOR BRUSHING, AND SPRINKLED EACH WITH A BIT OF SALT. TO DIE FOR! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS, I’M ADDING IT STRAIGHT TO MY RECIPE BOOK. 🙂
Yay!! I am so happy you liked it. Thank you for sharing what you did. That sounds perfect!!
So easy and delish..
Happy you think so 🙂 Thank you!
excellent recipe, easy
Glad you like it! Thank you!
Easy to follow Recipe. But my dough was very wet and i needed to add at leaSt half cup mOre fLour to bring iT together. It was Still reAlly weT And difficuLt to kneed /roll so i ended up with super fat naans- though they were flUffy and DELICIOUS. Any tIps on what woukd have DOne wRong?
This was so easy to make, and turned out delicious. I used sour cream instead of yogurt because I didn’t have yogurt, couldn’t detect it. I didn’t cook all of the dough so rolled it out, stacked between pieces of parchment paper, and will see if it works to cook tomorrow. Thanks for much for this recipe, it is great.
Yay!! I am so glad! Thank you for sharing what you did 🙂
My 10 year old & I made your naan breads tonight & they were awesome. I even made a separate gluten free batch with gluten free flour & they came out great too. Thanks
You are so welcome! I am glad you tried them together 🙂 Thank you!
Easy to make and delicious! I would add more salt thought. I can’t wait to make it again.
You definitely could 🙂 Glad you liked it! Thank you!
I MADE THIS LAST NIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME. iT TURNED OUT AWESOME. i MADE IT ALONG SIDE BASIL CHICKEN WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE. WILL MAKE BOTH AGAIN.
i LET THE DOUGH RISE AROUND 2 HOURS, BUT IT WAS READY IN 1 HOUR. i DID BRUSH THE NAAN WITH GARLIC OLIVE OIL AS IT WAS COOLING.
That’s making me hungry! Thanks so much for saying that!
I just made the naan. So good and so easy. I put chopped garlic and cilantro on half and coarse sea salt on the other half. Thanks!
Yum! Great idea! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
This was suPer easy and it came out great! The bread is delicious. I just finished Baking the last piece and could grab one fast enough to try it. I at it with hummus. ThanK you for sharing thIs recipe.
Awe, I am so glad you liked it! Hummus is the perfect side with it!
Quick and easy recipe… family loved it. Can i make little balls with the dough and ovenbake?
Thanks! You know..I haven’t tried, so I am not sure, but I bet that would work.
This recipe is simple and delicious!
So glad you think so 🙂 Thank you so much!
The naNs tasted good …but i think i did something wrong as dough did not bubble…only had active yeast….so had to put kore flour in as carried out instructions with the active yeast and nans looked like soda bread….any advice would be appreciated
I’m sorry. If it did not bubble, the yeast is probably not good. That would be my guess.
I tried this recipe and was so pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to make and how good it was. This is my new favorite recipe! Thanks you!
You are welcome! Glad you liked it!
Have made many flatbreads and naan during isolation. Yours is amazing. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
You are so welcome! Glad you tried it! And, I totally know what you mean..making all kinds of breads! Thank you!
Can these be baked instead of fried?
I personally have not tied, but I am sure they could. I wouldn’t know what temp or how long though.
Made this recipe last evening to go along with my Chicken Tikka & grilled vegetables. Turned out great & taste was good but didn’t have the “bubbles” while it was cooking. Also, mine only took about 1 1/2 to cook. I let it rise for about 1 hr.
Glad you tried it! Not sure why it didn’t bubble, but glad it turned out!
Awesome. Will try to make this during my my free time.
I hope you will & like it!
Can i use buttermilk instead of yoguRt
Can i use active dry yeast instead of instant yeast
I am sure you could, though, I personally have not, so the measurements might be different.
Absolutely the best. Easy to make. Recipe is in high demand.
Thank you so much for sharing that 🙂
First time I have ever made Naan bread. recipe worked great.
Happy to hear that! Glad you gave it a try 🙂 Thank you!
THis is the best naan recipe! I have made this three times and my family loves it!
That makes me so happy!! Thank you for letting me know!
loved this recipe and it freezes beautifully. Didnt use the garlic but will next time.
I am so happy you tried it & liked it! Thank you for letting me know!
When you say cup in the recipe could you tell me in grams or ounces instead please ?
You would need to find a converter online, as I don’t have the ounces/grams.
Ive managed , naans got huge recognitiin . So thankyou very much
You are so very welcome 🙂
Love this recipe sn easy to make have done it in the breadmachine an turn out great 👍
Happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing 🙂
This came out great, and was easy to make. Definitely planning to make it again.
Glad you will 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!
Love this recipE! I melted some ghee with Grayed fresh garlic & scattered fresh coriaNder over the top…amazing! 😊
Sounds good! Glad you liked it! Thank you for sharing what you did!
I dont like yogurt and dont keep it on hand. Please, could i use a sub?
You could try sour cream. If not, I would see what google suggests.
Tried this 2 days ago. Came out fantastic. I only used half the dough for the naan for my boyfriend and I. Last night we used the dough to make a Flatbread on the grill which also turned out perfectly. Thank you!
Great idea!! I will have to try that! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Excellent and easy! Love the extra butter and garlic too!
Me too! Glad you liked it 🙂 Thank you!