Easy homemade naan recipe- without yeast.

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This easy homemade naan bread is a true family favorite. It only consists of 4 ingredients and takes 20 minutes to make. And the best part of all, it doesn’t require yeast or eggs.

My husband asks me to make curry at least once a week, and along with the curry and steaming plate of basmati rice, the next mandatory side dish is the naan.

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What is naan?

Naan is a type of bread that originates from India, by way of Persia. Traditional naan is cooked in a tandoor oven, AKA- a clay oven, but we’re going to keep it real simple here and cook ours on the stove-top.

How do you make naan without yeast?

The easiest way to make naan without yeast is by substituting baking soda OR baking powder. Either one will work, but you want to make sure you get the ratios correct.

Also there is a difference between baking soda and baking powder so make sure you read the instructions very carefully.

In this recipe, we will be using baking powder.

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What is the difference between baking soda and baking powder?

Baking soda is the stuff that comes in the nice yellow box that is so multi-purposeful that you can put it in your food one minute and then go to the bathroom and use it to clean your bathtub.

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, it requires an acid AND a liquid to become activated in order for your baked goodies to rise up.

Baking powder has sodium bicarbonate AND the acid component all it needs is a liquid to become activated.

Do not use baking soda and baking powder interchangeably in this recipe, they are not 1:1 ratios and require much more substitution.

Frequently asked questions

Here you will find all your questions and answers for this recipe, if you don’t see an answer for your particular question, please use the comment on the bottom of this page and I will answer it there and add it to this list as well.

Can I use gluten-free flour instead?

Yes, you may substitute the all purpose flour for gluten free 1:1 flour.

What kind of flour can I use?

You can use all-purpose flour, gluten free flour, OR self-rising flour. If you are using self-rising flour remember to omit the baking powder from the recipe.

What if I don’t have yogurt?

If you don’t have yogurt you can substitute it 1:1 with sour cream or you can substitute it with mayonnaise also 1:1.

Can I make ahead the dough and use later?

Yes, you can make the dough ahead of time. Put the kneaded naan dough in an air-tight container and leave in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I add more spices to make my naan more flavorful?

Of course! I actually highly encourage it!

This 4 ingredient naan recipe is a very basic base recipe for naan.

I personally like to add butter, chopped garlic, and fresh rosemary to my cast iron for more flavors. You can add crushed garlic to the naan bread itself add more seasoning like onion powder.

NAAN BREAD RECIPE

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups of Flour
• 2 Tsp Baking powder
• 1/2 Tsp salt
• 1 Cup of Plain Yogurt (Greek or regular)- ( Sour cream, is an acceptable substitute).

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
2. Knead the dough for about a minute.
3. Seperate 6-9 small balls of dough.

4. Flour your countertops to ensure the dough does not stick to your surface.

5. Use a rolling pin to flatten out all the balls of dough (flatten the dough balls very thinly).

6. Add your naan to an already hot cast iron (or pan of choice) and flip sides every 2 to 3 minutes.

7. And that’s it, enjoy your naan with curry, make a peanut butter and jelly wrap for the kids, or even mini pizzas. Wrap leftovers in a paper towel and store in an airtight container.