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A close-up of several pieces of homemade Indian flatbread naan with golden-brown spots, stacked on a wooden board.
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4.37 from 19 votes

How to Make Indian Flat Bread (Quick Homemade Naan)

This Indian Flatbread recipe creates the most incredibly soft, pillowy naan that rivals your favorite Indian restaurant. Perfect for scooping curry or enjoying on its own!
Prep Time55 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 6 pieces
Calories: 336kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon 1 package Red Star Quick Rise Yeast
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup water 120° to 130°
  • ¼ cup oil
  • ¼ cup full fat plain yogurt
  • Melted butter

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups flour, yeast, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add warm water, oil, and yogurt to flour mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 1 minute at medium speed. Switch to the dough hook and gradually mix in remaining flour to make a smooth dough, add more or less flour as necessary. (I only used 2 ½ cups flour.) Knead for 5 minutes.
  • Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until dough doubles, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400° with a pizza stone on the center rack. (At least 30 minutes before baking naan so your stone gets really hot.)
  • Punch the dough down, and divide dough in to 6 pieces. Let it rest five minutes covered. Roll out each piece of dough in to a tear drop shape about 8 inches long and ¼ inch thick.
  • Cook naan two at a time, use a spray bottle to lightly mist each piece of dough with water and put it wet side down on the pizza stone. Cook for about 2 minutes until the bottom is lightly browned and starting to puff. Spray with additional water and flip the naan over and cook an additional 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and brush lightly with melted butter.
  • Wrap naan in aluminum foil to keep them warm until ready to serve.

Notes

Cooking Method Alternatives:
  • Grill for smoky flavor or use a heavy skillet when you don't have a pizza stone. If using a cast iron skillet, cover the skillet to help cook the dough.
  • Stovetop Method: Heat skillet over medium heat, mist dough, place wet-side down, cover, and cook 2 minutes per side.
Rising Time: 
  • Don't rush the proofing - proper rising creates the light, airy texture that makes great naan.
Vegan Option:
  • Use plant-based yogurt and vegan butter to make this recipe completely dairy-free.
Storage Tips:
  • Wrap cooled naan in aluminum foil and store at room temperature for 2 days.
  • For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 3mg