Two Ingredient Naan Bread - Easy Homemade Recipe! (2024)

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Quick, delicious, and versatile, this Easy Naan Bread recipe is made with only two ingredients and will surely be your new favorite pita bread! Made with just self-rising flour and sour cream, its rich flavor and chewy texture make it a wonderful addition to just about any meal. Serve naan with this Instant Pot Butter Chicken – it’s a perfect Indian-inspired dinner.

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Easiest Homemade Naan Recipe

If you’re a fan of Indian cuisine, just like I am, you know that enjoying Naan is an essential part of the experience. This chewy flatbread isn’t just incredibly tasty, but it’s also the perfect companion for a hearty dish of curry, kebabs, soups, etc. What makes my recipe a winner is its simplicity and the fact that you can easily whip it up at home! With just two ingredients, you’ll create a naan with a rich flavor and that beloved pita texture, making it a perfect addition to virtually any meal.

What is Naan?

Naan is a simple flatbread, similar to pita bread or even tortillas. It’s part of traditional Indian cuisine and is usually made in a clay oven called a tandoor. The dough is kneaded, then shaped, and finally slapped onto the sides of the hot tandoor. They bake up crunchy on the bottom and bubbly on top. They are lightly browned, slightly charred, and utterly delicious!

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What is the Difference Between Naan and Pita Bread?

Pita bread is usually a very basic recipe using just flour, water, yeast, oil, and salt. But Naan bread is enriched with yogurt and sometimes butter and eggs. The result is flavorful and chewy, perfect for eating plain or with an entree.

Ingredients For Naan Bread

  • Flour: To make this dish a two-ingredient dish, I use self-rising flour. It already has leaveners (like baking powder) mixed in using the correct ratio, so you can just measure it into your recipe and go.
  • Sour Cream: You’ll need 1 cup of sour cream.
  • Olive Oil: For brushing.
  • Chopped Fresh Parsley: For garnish.
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How to Make Naan

  1. Mix the flour and sour cream in your mixer’s bowl at medium-low speed. Once combined, increase the speed to medium and continue to mix for 2 minutes or until a smooth ball forms.
  2. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it a few times. Shape the dough into a ball, and then cut the dough ball into 8 pieces.
  3. Shape the naan by grabbing a piece of dough, lightly flour it on all sides, and roll it out into a circular shape. If it’s sticky, sprinkle the dough with flour to keep it from sticking to the rolling pin.
  4. Brush the tops of the rolled-out dough with olive oil. Set a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, and when the pan is hot, pick up a naan and place it in the hot pan, oil side down. Cook for 2 minutes or until the top is bubbly and the bottom is lightly browned. While cooking, brush the opposite side with olive oil.
  5. Flip it over, and continue to cook for 2 more minutes, or until the bottom is browned. Remove and set aside on a plate, and keep covered with a kitchen towel while the remaining pieces are cooking.
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Tips for Success

  • Self-Rising Flour is flour with baking powder and some salt already added in. To use All-Purpose Flour instead of Self-Rising Flour for this recipe, add 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/3 teaspoon of salt to 1-1/3 cup all-purpose flour – whisk to combine it all together.
  • Sour Cream Substitute: You can use plain yogurt instead of sour cream. It has a great flavor and sturdy thickness, perfect for making these delicious flatbreads.
  • Mix-Ins: You can add almost anything to tasty naan, from roasted garlic to shredded cheese and fresh chives.
  • Cast Iron Skillet: While you can make naan in just about any pan, a cast-iron skillet does a particularly good job! The heavy bottom and great heat conduction do a lot to crisp up the naan. Make sure your skillet is well-seasoned, and get it good and hot.
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Serving Suggestions

Although naan are good with just about anything, from soups to hummus to salads, I like to serve mine with this Mulligatawny Stew or with this Sheet Pan Tandoori Chicken. My Chicken Rogan Josh is amazing, as is this Easy Chicken Tikka Masala. These delicious Yogurt Marinated Chicken Thighs are fantastic!

How to Store Naan

  • Store naan in airtight containers or food storage bags at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. I don’t recommend refrigerating quick breads like this one since the refrigerator tends to have a drying effect on homemade bread.
  • To freeze, let the Naan cool completely. Then, store them in a zip-top bag, pressing out as much air as possible before freezing for up to 2 months.

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Two Ingredient Naan Bread

Katerina | Diethood

An easy recipe for chewy, richly flavored Naan flatbread, using just sour cream and flour.

4.59 from 65 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1⅓ cups self-rising flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for brushing
  • chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the flour and sour cream in your mixer’s bowl. Attach dough hook to your mixer. Set mixer to medium-low speed and mix until combined. You might have to scrape down the flour a couple times. Once combined, increase speed to medium and continue to mix for 2 to 3 minutes, or until a smooth ball forms.

  • Transfer the dough to a floured-surface; knead the dough a few times with your hands, and then shape it into a ball.

  • Using a sharp knife, cut the dough ball into 8 pieces. Grab a piece of dough; lightly flour it on all sides and, using a rolling pin, roll it out into a circular shape. If it’s sticky, add a sprinkle of flour on the dough and the rolling pin.

  • Once rolled out, brush the top of the rolled out dough with olive oil. Set a 10-inch skillet over medium heat and heat it up. When the pan is hot, pick up the rolled out dough and place it in the hot pan, oil side down. Cook for 2 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and the bottom is lightly browned. While cooking, brush the opposite side with olive oil.

  • Flip over the flatbread and continue to cook for 2 more minutes, or until bottom is browned. Remove from pan and set on a plate; keep covered with a kitchen towel. Repeat the process with the rest of the dough. Serve right away or store for later.

Notes

  • All-purpose flour can easily replace self-rising flour by mixing 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/3 teaspoon of salt into 1-1/3 cups of all-purpose flour.
  • Use plain yogurt if you’re out of sour cream; its rich flavor and thickness make it an excellent substitute for creating scrumptious flatbreads.
  • Enhance your naan by incorporating various ingredients, from roasted garlic to cheese and fresh herbs.
  • To cook naan, use a cast-iron skillet if possible. Its heavy base and excellent heat distribution contribute to achieving that perfect chewy crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 piece | Calories: 157 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 15 mg | Sodium: 23 mg | Potassium: 60 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 180 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 35 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: easy naan recipe, homemade naan, naan bread

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FAQs

What is the ingredient in naan? ›

Flour, yeast, milk, and butter make a tender dough that's simply seasoned with garlic and salt, but there is a wide array of naan bread flavors. You'll find everything from coconut and raisin-stuffed bread to saucy lamb-topped naan in restaurants and home kitchens around the world.

Is yeast or baking powder better for naan? ›

Naan is essentially a leavened flatbread, which means it contains some form of raising agent to provide its airy texture. Hence for this naan, the raising agent we will be using is yeast. Other variations do exist which may utilise self raising flour or baking powder/baking soda.

What is traditional naan made from? ›

My favorite homemade naan recipe is made with basic bread ingredients (flour, water and yeast) plus a generous dollop of yogurt, egg and baking powder to make the bread extra soft and chewy.

What is a substitute for yogurt in naan? ›

Just substitute milk. The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons; you might use a bit less milk. Start with two tablespoons; if the recipe seems stiff, add a little more. If you don't have that, try buttermilk or sour cream.

What flour is naan made of? ›

So in short, use bread flour if you have it. But if you don't, I wouldn't make a special trip to the supermarket because this naan is excellent made with all-purpose/plain flour too; Yeast – Instant / rapid-rise yeast is called for here.

Is naan healthy or unhealthy? ›

Naan bread can be part of a healthy diet, especially if you choose whole grain varieties. Naan bread contains vitamins and minerals like niacin, fiber, and iron, as well as fiber. It also is a good source of carbohydrates, which provide energy.

Do Indian restaurants use yeast in naan? ›

About Naan

So most restaurants either use yeast or another leavening agent like baking powder & baking soda. If you order naan in Indian restaurants you may not find the texture & flavor to be the same in every place. Each place may have their own recipe to make these.

Why do you put yogurt in naan bread? ›

Salt could be optional if you are having naan with a curry. (Cause curry usually has salt and the bread might not need it). Variations like milk or yogurt is used instead of water to make dough soft and fluffy. This would change the texture and flavor of the bread.

Why isn't my naan puffing up? ›

If your heat is too low, the naan bread will dry out before bubbles start forming. The heat is too high. If your heat is too high, the underside can start burning, so you'll need to flip it before it can start puffing up and before bubbles can start forming.

What does naan mean in English? ›

: a round flat leavened bread especially of the Indian subcontinent.

Does traditional naan have yogurt? ›

Naan has a thicker, fluffier texture because it is made with yogurt. Pita is thinner bread made with less ingredients (flour, water, salt, etc) and no yogurt. Naan is cooked in a skillet while Pita is usually baked at very high temperatures in the oven.

What makes naan bread so good? ›

Naan bread also has a buttery flavor due to the ghee and buttermilk in the dough, which adds an extra dimension of flavor compared to pita bread's more neutral taste.

Can I use milk instead of plain yogurt? ›

You can substitute dairy products pretty much 1:1, but if you're using Greek yogurt you may want to thin it with milk or water. You can also substitute almond or coconut milk, buttermilk, sour cream (though that would also need to be thinned).

Can I use milk instead of plain yogurt in baking? ›

Although the batter made with milk instead of yogurt did produce a cake, it was a very messy-looking one, because milk has a lot more moisture than yogurt, which made the batter much more runny. It also lacked that tangy flavor yogurt lends to baked goods.

What else is naan called? ›

Naan. Alternative names. Nan, Noon, Paan, Faan.

Does naan bread contain gluten? ›

Naan is traditionally made with all-purpose (wheat) flour, which is not gluten-free. But the gluten provides a stretchy element that can be tricky to replicate with gluten-free alternatives.

Does naan have dairy or egg? ›

Unfortunately, most naan you'll get at Indian restaurants is not vegan, as the dough often contains yogurt (or milk) and it's brushed with melted butter. While there are a handful of store-bought vegan naan options, they are pretty lackluster and taste more like store-bought pita bread.

How is naan different from other bread? ›

Naan bread is soft, fluffy, and chewy, whereas pita bread is denser with a slightly crispy texture on the outside. Naan bread also has a buttery flavor due to the ghee and buttermilk in the dough, which adds an extra dimension of flavor compared to pita bread's more neutral taste.

Why is naan not vegan? ›

Unfortunately, the majority of naan isn't suitable for vegans as they often contain ghee (clarified butter), yoghurt, milk or even eggs. However, it's not impossible to find vegan-friendly naan in supermarkets, it's just worth double-checking ingredients lists.

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