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fluffy Indian flatbread

Naan

Soft, homemade Indian leavened flatbread cooked on a hot cast-iron skillet and finished under the broiler.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup warm water approximately
Topping
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or melted butter for brushing

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-iron skillet Must be heavy and oven-safe.
  • 1 Rolling Pin For shaping the dough.

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yogurt, oil, and warm water. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  3. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 6 equal portions. Roll each piece into a ball, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll each ball into an oval or teardrop shape about 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick.
  4. Place a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking hot. Turn on your oven broiler to high.
  5. Place one rolled dough piece onto the hot, dry skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until large bubbles form on the surface and the bottom has dark charred spots. Transfer the skillet under the broiler for 1 minute until the top is spotted with brown blisters. Remove and brush with ghee or butter. Repeat with the remaining pieces.

Notes

Ensure the skillet remains dry; do not add oil to the pan surface before cooking.