Naan Recipe (Soft and Easy)
About this recipe
Homemade naan is a deliciously soft and chewy bread that pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes, especially creamy butter chicken. This recipe is straightforward and requires just a handful of ingredients, making it accessible for anyone looking to try their hand at baking bread at home.
In this video, Kikifoodies walks you through the steps to create naan that's not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying. The use of yogurt adds a nice tang and moisture, while the kneading and resting times ensure a perfect texture.
Ingredient notes
- The recipe calls for 250 g of bread flour, which is also known as hard flour.
- You can substitute the 30 g of melted butter with 30 g of neutral oil if preferred.
- For brushing, you can use melted butter or garlic butter, which is made by mixing butter with roasted garlic, salt, and chopped parsley.
Tips from Kikifoodies’s video
- Make sure the melted butter has cooled down completely before adding it to the mixture; otherwise, it can kill the yeast and prevent the dough from rising.
- Knead the dough until it is soft, slightly smooth, and elastic, which should take about 6-8 minutes with a stand mixer or about 10 minutes by hand.
- Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size, which should take about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Preheat your pan for about 10 minutes before cooking the naan to ensure it gets that nice char and cooks evenly.
Good to know
- How many naans does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes six medium naans or four large naans.
- Can I double the recipe?
- Yes, you can easily double, triple, or even quadruple the recipe if you want to make more naan.
- What should I do if the dough is sticky?
- If the dough is sticky, you can add a little sprinkle of flour when transferring it to your work surface.
- How thick should I roll the naan?
- Roll each dough ball into a circle or oval shape about a quarter inch thick.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Kikifoodies: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Start by adding the warm water to a bowl.
- 2
Add the yogurt, sugar, instant yeast, and the melted butter to the bowl. Make sure the butter has cooled down completely before adding it.
- 3
Give it a quick mix, then add the bread flour and salt. Mix everything until a dough forms.
- 4
If using a stand mixer, knead for about 6 to 8 minutes. If kneading by hand, knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is soft, slightly smooth, and elastic.
- 5
After kneading, add a little bit of oil to the bowl, then place the dough back in. Cover and let it rise for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until it's doubled in size.
- 6
Once the dough has doubled, gently stretch it out and transfer to your work surface. You can add a little sprinkle of flour if needed.
- 7
Shape each piece into a dough ball and cover again. Let the dough rest for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- 8
Roll each dough ball into a circle or oval shape about a quarter inch thick.
- 9
Preheat the pan for about 10 minutes before cooking the naan.
- 10
Place the rolled dough on the hot pan and let it cook for about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes on the other side.
- 11
As each naan comes off the pan, transfer to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel or place in a ziplock bag to keep warm and soft.
- 12
While the naan is still hot, brush generously with melted butter or garlic butter.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Kikifoodies’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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