Easy Naan Recipe

4.56 from 79 votes

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

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: easy naan recipe

Servings:

Make the dough. Place the flour and sour cream in your mixer’s bowl. Attach the dough hook to your mixer. Set the mixer to medium-low speed and mix until combined. You might have to scrape down the flour a couple of times. Once combined, increase the speed to medium and continue to mix for 2 to 3 minutes, or until a smooth ball forms.
Knead. Transfer the dough to a floured surface; knead the dough a few times with your hands, and then shape it into a ball.
Cut and roll out the dough. 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 to the dough and the rolling pin.
Cook. Once rolled out, brush the top of the rolled-out dough with olive oil. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, pick up one of the rolled-out pieces 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, cook, and finish. Flip over the flatbread and continue to cook for 2 more minutes, or until the bottom is browned. Remove from the 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.

Make naan without a mixer and stir the flour and sour cream together in a large bowl until a shaggy dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 5 to 7 minutes, or until smooth. Add a little extra flour if the dough is too sticky, then continue with the recipe as directed.
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.