Easy Skillet Naan Bread
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Rise: 1 hour
Cook: 10–12 minutes
Total: ~1 hour 30 minutes
Makes: 6 naan
🛒 Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp sugar
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1 tsp instant yeast
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¼ tsp baking powder
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1 tbsp milk powder
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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½ cup warm water
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½ cup milk
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Butter or ghee, for brushing
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine:
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Flour
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Salt
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Sugar
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Yeast
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Baking powder
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Milk powder
Mix well.
2️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
Make a well in the center. Add:
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Egg
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Water
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Milk
Mix until a soft dough forms.
3️⃣ Knead Dough
Transfer dough to a floured surface.
Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4️⃣ First Rise
Place dough in a greased bowl.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.
5️⃣ Shape Naan
Divide dough into 6 equal balls.
Roll each into an oval or circle about ¼-inch thick.
6️⃣ Cook on Skillet
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
Cook each naan for 2–3 minutes per side until puffed and golden with brown spots.
7️⃣ Finish & Serve
Brush with melted butter or ghee.
Serve warm.
🌿 Optional Add-Ins
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Garlic (minced)
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Chopped coriander
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Black seeds (kalonji)
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Chili flakes
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Cumin
Mix into dough or sprinkle on before cooking.
🧊 Storage
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Room temp: 1 day
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Fridge: 3 days
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Freezer: up to 2 months
Reheat on a skillet or in foil.