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Close-up of bubbly Homemade Naan Bread with shimmering melted butter and minced garlic garnish.

Homemade Naan Bread: The Ultimate Soft and Fluffy Garlic Butter Recipe

This Homemade Naan Bread recipe delivers thick, pillowy flatbread with iconic charred leopard spots. Brushed with a shimmering garlic butter glaze and fresh cilantro, it's the perfect flexible side for any savory meal.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup (240ml) Warm Water 110°F/43°C
  • 2 tsp (7g) Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tsp (4g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Greek Yogurt Full-fat
  • 3 cups (375g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp (6g) Kosher Salt
  • 4 tbsp (56g) Unsalted Butter Melted, divided
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • 2 tbsp (5g) Fresh Cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Essential for high-heat charring.
  • 1 Rolling Pin For even thickness.
  • 1 Pastry Brush For applying the butter glaze.

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Combine warm water and sugar in a bowl; sprinkle yeast on top and wait 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Stir in yogurt, 2 tbsp melted butter, flour, and salt. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled.
Cooking and Finishing
  1. Divide into 8 balls, rest 10 minutes, then roll into 1/4 inch thick ovals.
  2. Cook in a hot cast iron skillet for 30-60 seconds per side until bubbles form and charred leopard spots appear.
  3. Brush with remaining melted butter and sprinkle with minced garlic and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Ensure the water is exactly 110°F to activate yeast without killing it.
Keep finished naan under a towel to maintain softness through steam.