Soft & Fluffy Garlic Naan

Making your own naan at home is surprisingly easy and far better than the store-bought versions. The secret is the yogurt, which keeps the bread soft and gives it that signature tangy flavor.

Soft & Fluffy Garlic Naan

Yields: 6–8 Naans | Cook time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount	Purpose
All-Purpose Flour	2 cups	The base of the bread.
Instant Yeast	1 tsp	For that beautiful rise and airy bubbles.
Sugar	1 tsp	Feeds the yeast and helps with browning.
Warm Water	½ cup	Activates the yeast (approx. 100°F–110°F).
Greek Yogurt	¼ cup	Makes the dough soft and tender.
Ghee or Oil	2 tbsp	Adds richness to the dough.
Salt	½ tsp	For essential flavor.
Melted Butter	For brushing	The finishing touch after cooking!

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast: Mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy.

2. Mix & Knead: Add the flour, salt, yogurt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Knead for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and slightly tacky.

3. Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour (or until doubled in size).

4. Shape: Divide the dough into 6–8 balls. Roll each one out into an oval shape, about ¼ inch thick.

5. Cook: Heat a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over high heat. Place the dough on the dry pan. When bubbles start to form on top (about 1 minute), flip it over.

6. Char: Cook the other side for 30–60 seconds until you see charred brown spots.

7. Finish: Immediately brush with the garlic butter and sprinkle with cilantro.

Category	Items
	2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp instant yeast, ½ tsp salt, 3 tbsp plain yogurt, 2 tbsp melted butter, ½ cup warm water.
The Topping	3 tbsp melted butter, 2 cloves minced garlic, fresh chopped cilantro.

Pro Tips for the Best Naan

• The Bubbles: Don't press the dough down while it's cooking! Those air bubbles are what create the soft, light texture.

• High Heat: The pan needs to be very hot. If the heat is too low, the naan will become tough and dry instead of soft and charred.

Grocery List for Naan Bread Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (2 cups)

• Instant yeast (1 tsp)

• Sugar (1 tsp)

• Greek yogurt (1/4 cup)

• Ghee or oil (2 tbsp)

• Salt

• Butter (for brushing)

• Garlic (optional)

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