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Fluffy Naan Bread: 8 Stovetop Secrets

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Make soft, chewy, restaurant-style naan bread right on your stovetop. This simple recipe requires no special tandoor oven. Follow Amelia and Jacob’s tested plan for perfect fluffy naan every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (about 110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee for brushing (optional)
  • Garlic and cilantro for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy. This confirms your yeast is active.
  2. Whisk in the flour and salt into the yeast mixture.
  3. Stir in the yogurt and olive oil until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5 to 7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the risen dough gently. Divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
  7. Let the dough balls rest, covered, for 15 minutes.
  8. Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Do not add oil to the pan.
  9. Working with one ball at a time, roll the dough into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/8 inch thick.
  10. Place one piece of naan dough onto the hot, dry skillet. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until large bubbles form on the surface.
  11. Flip the naan. Cook the second side for 1 to 2 minutes until brown spots appear. The bubbles should puff up nicely.
  12. Remove the naan from the pan. Immediately brush the top with melted butter or ghee. If making garlic naan, sprinkle with minced garlic and cilantro now.
  13. Repeat with the remaining dough, stacking the cooked naan and keeping them covered lightly with a clean towel to stay warm and soft.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute some of the water with milk.
  • If your dough is too sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time while kneading.
  • To mimic a tandoor effect, after flipping the second side, briefly hold the naan directly over a low gas flame using tongs until it puffs up more intensely.
  • To make Garlic Naan, mix 2 tablespoons of melted butter with 1 clove of minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Brush this mixture on immediately after cooking.

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