Naan Recipe Without Yeast

This naan recipe without yeast is quick, easy, and perfectly fluffy. Top with butter or ghee and dip into your favorite meals to soak up that amazing flavor!

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Christopher loves carbs almost as much as I love chocolate. Almost. So, I make all types of bread to keep him happy.

He loves the taste of naan and although I’ve made it with yeast, an old friend said she made it without it, so I modified my old recipe. This is one of my favorite naan bread recipes.

Fun Fact. When Christopher and I were first married, I never bought bread from a store and made every single loaf that we consumed. This lasted 7 years.

It was fun but so time consuming and now I make it when I feel like it and not as a necessity.

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Helpful tips

• I use two different flours, both sprouted spelt and all-purpose, but if you prefer to use just all-purpose white flour, this recipe will still work.
• Sometimes I will use whole wheat flour for this recipe.
• Use Greek yogurt because it’s thicker than regular yogurt and it helps the dough not be too watery.
• I use garlic paste in the dough, but you can either omit it or replace it with 3 cloves of minced garlic.
• Although, I use my hands to mix the dry and wet ingredients together because I like to feel the texture, but you can use a rubber spatula if you prefer.
• Don’t be afraid to add more water or flour as needed but add it in small amounts.
• To make sure a cast iron pan is hot enough, wet your fingers with water and flick them at the pan. If the drops evaporate nearly instantly, it is hot enough.
• Use a very small amount of oil in the cast iron pan before you start cooking the naan. It helps brown the bread without burning it. Refresh with a few drops of oil every three pieces or as-needed.
• Work with one dough ball at a time and keep the rest of them covered with a kitchen towel until you need them. This prevents the dough from drying out too much.
• Once the naan is cooking, start rolling the next ball into shape – I prefer an oval shape. I find you can roll it with time to spare. You can also use a tortilla press if you prefer.
• If you want to keep the naan warm while you make each flatbread, place it in your oven on the warm setting.
• Hubby loves to brush melted butter on the garlic naan before eating it.

How to make this naan recipe without yeast

Pre-step

Get a mixing bowl, rolling pin and a cast iron skillet.

Step one

Gather the ingredients – spelt flour, all-purpose flour, yogurt, garlic paste, baking soda, and salt. (A)

Step two

Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl. (B)

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Step three

Mix the dry ingredients until combined. I use a pastry blender.

Step four

Add the yogurt, garlic paste and water. (C)

Step five

Use either a rubber spatula or your hands to mix the dough until it is combined. (D)

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Step six

Form the dough into a ball. (E) Cover with a dish towel and let it rest for 20 minutes. (D)

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Step seven

Flour a board and roll the dough with your hands into a thick log. (G)

Step eight

Cut the dough into 8 pieces. (H)

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Step nine

Roll each piece into a ball and place it back into the mixing bowl. Cover again with the towel to prevent the balls from drying out.

Step ten

Heat a cast iron pan on medium-high heat, once it heats up, lower to medium heat and add a couple of drops of olive oil in the pan.

As you are waiting for the pan to heat up, flour the board again, place one of the balls on it and sprinkle flour on top. (I)

Step eleven

Don’t be afraid to use as much flour as you need to not have the dough stick to the rolling pin.

Roll the dough into whatever shape you like. I like them to be fairly round and between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick. (J)

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Step twelve

Add the dough round to the pan and swish it around letting the small amount of oil spread.

Cover the pan and set the timer for 30 – 40 seconds. My electric stove top isn’t as hot as a gas top so my naan takes 40 seconds per side.

Flip and cook for another 30 – 40 seconds.

Step thirteen

Meanwhile, once the first naan goes into the pan, roll out the next ball in preparation. But remember to keep the other dough balls covered while they wait their turn. They dry out quickly if left uncovered.

Repeat until each ball of naan has cooked.

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I plate a piece of naan. I love to butter it and add some chopped cilantro.

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I can’t wait any longer, I need to take a bite.

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I hope you enjoyed this easy naan recipe without yeast. It’s easy and delicious.

Other bread recipes

• No knead asiago cheese
• Beer bread
• Lemon blueberry

And as always, may all your dishes be delish.

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