Garlic Naan Bread Recipe

A stack of freshly baked naan bread topped with melted butter, finely chopped garlic, and sprinkled with fresh parsley. The naans are slightly golden with some charred spots, resting on a wooden surface.
3.50 from 219 votes

Garlic naan bread recipe – naan bread is a traditional Indian flat bread. This version of homemade garlic naan bread is soft, buttery and garlicy. Follow this recipe to learn hoe to make easy and delicious restaurant style naan bread.

A stack of freshly baked naan bread topped with melted butter, finely chopped garlic, and sprinkled with fresh parsley. The naans are slightly golden with some charred spots, resting on a wooden surface.

Garlic Naan Bread Recipe

3.50 from 219 votes
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
WORK TIME 45 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine Indian
Servings 12 yields

Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups 500g All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons active-dry Yeast
  • ¾ cup 185g Plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1½ teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • ¼ cup 60ml warm water
  • ¾ cup 180ml Warm milk
  • 8 cloves minced Garlic
  • 3-4 tablespoons Butter for brushing
  • Coriander for garnish

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. In a bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and water. Let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the flour and salt together in a large bowl.
    2. Add yeast mixture to the flour, then add warm milk, oil and yogurt. Stir until a dough is formed, then turn out onto a lightly-floured surface and knead until smooth, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer the dough to a large, lightly oiled bowl and cover with a damp kitchen towel or clean film. Let rise for 1 hour at room temperature, until doubled in size.
    3. Meanwhile minced the garlic and roughly chop the coriander.
    4. Punch down the dough and turn out onto the counter. Shape into a ball and divide into 12 equal-sized pieces. Roll each piece into a ball.
    5. Heat a large, heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Roll each ball into 1/4-inch (1/2cm) thick. Sprinkle some minced garlic and chopped coriander, lightly press. Cook until large bubbles form on the surface, about 1-2 minutes. Flip, press gently, and cook until bubbles on the bottom are charred, 1 to 2 minutes more.
    6. Brush naan with butter, stack on a plate and cover with a towel to keep warm as you cook the remaining pieces.

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14 Comments

  1. how does it look so good?

    July 28, 2020
  2. Hi Cooking Foodie. Once the dough is made and rolled into individual balls can some of them be frozen and used at a later date?

    November 10, 2020
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Yes, you can freeze the dough.

      November 10, 2020
  3. Does it work without the yogurt? Or is there an alternative?

    November 30, 2020
    1. you can use just as much sour cream or sour milk, you can’t notice the difference

      December 15, 2020
  4. Do we have to use Yogurt but if we don’t will it turn out bad

    December 18, 2020
    1. Ariana,
      I have made this recipe without the yogurt and instead used a combination of cream cheese, whipping cream, and normal milk. I personally could not tell the difference between the naan bread with yogurt. I hope this helps!

      December 21, 2021
  5. I’ve made this recipe several times and it comes out beautifully!
    Thank you

    March 5, 2022
    1. Nada Hajjar says:

      Using yogurt is best for calorie count and flufiness

      April 12, 2024
  6. Hi, is it ok if I let the dough rise overnight?

    January 27, 2023
  7. Hi. The recipe was great! Perfect company for a Tikka Masala. After cook, can I freeze them? Again, thanks for the recipe.

    March 26, 2023
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Glad you liked it 🙂
      Yes, you can freeze them

      March 30, 2023
  8. If we want to make it from wholemeal flour, can we use all wholemeal flour or still have to mix it with all purpose flour?

    June 21, 2023
  9. Very nice bread, thank u

    July 21, 2023
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