
Flatbread / Naan
Soft, pillowy, and ready in minutes once the dough has rested. No tandoor needed — a hot cast-iron skillet works perfectly.
Time: 1.5 hours (including rest) · Yield: 8 flatbreads
Ingredients
- ●300 g (2½ cups) all-purpose flour
- ●1 tsp fine sea salt
- ●1 tsp baking powder
- ●130 g (½ cup) plain whole-milk yogurt
- ●80 ml (⅓ cup) warm water
- ●2 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- ●1 clove garlic, minced (optional, for garlic naan)
- ●2 Tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
- ●Flaky salt and chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (for finishing)
Method
- Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Add the yogurt, warm water, and olive oil. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, then roll out on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick, roughly oval or teardrop-shaped.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot (a drop of water should sizzle and evaporate immediately).
- Place one flatbread in the dry skillet. Cook until the bottom has dark spots and the top is bubbling, about 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook 1 minute more.
- Remove and immediately brush with melted butter (mixed with minced garlic if desired). Sprinkle with flaky salt and herbs. Repeat with remaining dough.
- *Storage:** Best eaten immediately. Store leftovers wrapped in foil at room temperature for 1 day; reheat in a dry skillet. Freeze stacked between parchment for up to 2 months.
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