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Irresistible 2 ingredient naan bread


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  • Author: elodie
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 68 naan breads 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

2 Ingredient Naan Bread is the fast, no-yeast miracle you need on busy nights. Just flour + yogurt, a hot skillet, and you get soft, bubbly, slightly chewy naan-style flatbread in under 30 minutes—perfect for curry, soup, wraps, and quick naan pizza.


Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups self-rising flour

1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, thick)

OPTIONAL (FOR SERVING / “RESTAURANT VIBES”)

23 tbsp melted butter or ghee (for brushing)

12 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)

12 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley

Nigella seeds or sesame seeds (sprinkle)

Flaky sea salt (to finish)


Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, stir together the self-rising flour and Greek yogurt until a shaggy dough forms. If it’s too sticky, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time. If it’s too dry, add water 1 teaspoon at a time.

2. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 30–45 seconds until smoother (don’t overwork it).

3. Rest dough 5 minutes (optional but helps rolling).

4. Divide into 6–8 pieces. Roll each into a ball, then roll into an oval or circle about 1/4-inch thick.

5. Heat a dry cast iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium-high until hot (no oil).

6. Cook one naan 1–2 minutes on the first side until bubbles form and you see golden spots. Flip and cook 1–2 minutes more. Press gently with a spatula for more browning if you want.

7. Optional: for extra char, increase heat slightly for the last 20–30 seconds (watch closely).

8. Brush with melted butter or ghee (and garlic if using). Stack cooked naan and wrap in a clean towel to keep soft.

9. Repeat with remaining dough. Serve warm.

Notes

FLOUR NOTE: Don’t pack flour—spoon and level for the softest dough.

YOGURT NOTE: Thick Greek yogurt works best. If using regular yogurt, you may need extra flour.

SUBSTITUTIONS: If you don’t have self-rising flour, make it with 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour + 2 1/4 tsp baking powder + 3/8 tsp salt (about a scant 1/2 tsp).

STORAGE: Keep airtight at room temp up to 2 days. Reheat in a dry skillet 30–60 sec per side (best) or microwave 10–15 sec covered with a damp paper towel.

FREEZE: Freeze with parchment between pieces up to 2 months; reheat from frozen in a skillet over medium.

NUTRITION: Values below are estimates and will change based on yogurt brand and number of naan made.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: 🍞 Breads & Flatbreads
  • Method: Skillet / Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: Indian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 naan (1/8 batch)
  • Calories: 115 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 2.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg