Easy Naan Bread
This is my quick version of naan. When we are running out of bread or baguette I make these. It is soft and chewy on the inside, and slightly crisp on the outside. A yeast-version of this bread will give more bread-like result using baking powder gives a softer texture that is similar to a biscuit.
Great for lunch, dinner but also as a homemade snack.
Top the still warm naans with a little melted butter and honey. Bliss.
You can freeze them, store in plastic bags, then thawed and reheat in foil in a 400 degree oven for 10-15 minutes.
Easy Naan Bread
Ingredients
• 3½ cups of all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1¾ cups Plain Greek yogurt or French Village plain yogurt (TJ’s)
• 1-2 Tbsp warm water
• Olive oil
Instructions
1. In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Add yogurt, gradually, until the dough starts to come together. You can stir with a wooden spoon and then use your hands. If the dough is still too dry and does not come together, add water, only a little at a time.
3. When the dough comes together, use a small amount of oil on your hands, and knead the dough with your hands for about five minutes. You want a smooth ball of dough.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, and cover with a wet towel.
5. It should rest in a warm (no draft) place for an hour.
6. Then remove the dough, and divide into 8 pieces balls.
7. You can use a rolling pin, roll out each piece of dough or flat the balls with your palms. At this point, if you like you can season the dough with salt, pepper or fresh herbs, zatar..
8. Heat frying plan with a small amount of olive oil or butter.
9. Place one piece of rolled dough in pan, and heat until the bottom starts to brown and crisp.
10. Flip to the other side.
11. Repeat for the rest of dough.
12. Serve immediately with eggplant dip ( recipe coming soon) or spread, or cheese or couscous….
Bon Appetit mes Amis….. love your comments do not be shy leave one…
M. Cooper
This is what we used to call journey bread, or bannock. Way back in the days of travel on horseback or on foot, people used to fry up flour and oil, though they didn’t always have time to let it rise. A traditional survival food.
Debbie
I’ve been on a gluten free diet. Feeling much better! Could you use rice flour to make these? I love naan bread! Thanks!
Rustycorley
I have made this ” Naan Bread” But we called it “Squaw bread” the only difference is the yogurt. I have eaten this since I was a young housewife raising my kids. It is still a favorite today even after 50+ yrs.
Ryann
I found your recipe through a pin on Pinterest. I’m going to try it this week!
simone duffy
can’t wait to try this
Jan
I was recently introduced to Naan bread and love it. I was wondering could you substitute white for wheat flour?
Thanks.
admin
Yes of course you can use wheat flour . enjoy.
Katherine Willis
I loved the garlic naan a friend made for me. Could I add minced garlic to the dough, or would the high heat needed to cook them burn?
admin
I would add it to the dough
dara watkins
what a lovely quick bread for dinner or snacking, love you site.
admin
thank you I am glad you like this recipe and my blog too. Happy Cooking!
Sue
Looks great (and easy) can’t wait to try
nathalia
As expected, this weekend tested recipe to accompany a chicken tikka masala. The naan is delicious and easy to prepare (the general opinion!!). I can only recommend your recipe and I keep préciseusement, a big thank you Celine
admin
Thank you Nathalia these Naans are now also a staple in our family.
All my recipes are the same : easy, few ingredients, healthy and delicious!