Easy Garlic Naan Bread Recipe No Yeast

This easy Naan Recipe without yeast is made with basic pantry ingredients for a show-stopping treat any night of the week. It's a super quick, soft and fluffy Indian flatbread best served warm to scoop up curries, kebabs and more.

Naan is one of those life luxuries that needs no introduction. It's a favorite when hubby and I are looking to splurge, and my girls go crazy for it!

Garlic

Which is why I love this easy naan recipe with no yeast that can be made any time the craving strikes! We use it as the utensil to scoop up tasty curries, kebabs and tandoori tikka. And I know your family will love it too!

Ingredient Naan Flatbread {+ Garlic Naan} Recipe

Use this recipe for a no yeast naan, and make a pillowy soft plain or butter naan, or add a simple topping and transform it into garlic naan without yeast!

Naan is an Indian flatbread that is popular throughout the Indian sub continent. Traditionally it is cooked in a clay oven called

Fun fact: The word 'Naan' itself refers to a type of bread, therefore, calling it naan bread is technically not required. But even still, it is a popular custom in the United States and other parts of the world.

Naan Recipe (no Yeast)

I consider this instant naan because it's ready to cook in half the time it takes for a traditional naan recipe with yeast. This is mostly due to the fact that there is no waiting around for the yeast to activate and proof.

All it takes is a handful of pantry ingredients to make naan in your home kitchen! In addition to sugar, salt, water and olive oil, here's what you need:

It's so easy to make this recipe vegan by swapping out the dairy yogurt for a nut-based yogurt such as cashew or almond milk yogurt.

Vegan Naan Bread (no Yeast, No Oil)

There is also the option of coconut yogurt (which makes it nut free!), but this will impart a slightly sweet coconut flavor.

This homemade naan recipe is pretty versatile. My girls like the plain butter version, but hubby and I enjoy the extra finesse of garlic naan. This instant naan recipe is best used in the following ways:

When I have some leftover naan in the fridge, I use it as the base for pizza. Here are two personal favorites - Paneer Naan Pizza and Keema Naan Pizza!

The Best Buttery Garlic Naan Bread Recipe

Freezer: Place in a plastic freezer storage bag with squares of parchment between each piece, push out all the air, label, date and freeze for up to 1 month.

Reheat: Place in a 350 degree oven or preheated skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until warmed through. There is no need to thaw the naan from frozen, just add a few minutes to the reheating time.

If you do not want to use yeast or baking powder, there needs to be the right balance of baking soda and acid to achieve a proper rise. The general rule of thumb - use ¼ teaspoon baking soda for every 1 teaspoon baking powder and add 1 teaspoon lemon juice to the recipe.

Ten Minute Easy No Knead Naan

This easy no yeast Naan Recipe is a super quick and makes soft and fluffy Indian flatbread best served warm to scoop up curries and chutneys.

Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates based on 6 large naan. If you are following any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.

Calories: 217 kcal | Carbohydrates: 34 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 11 mg | Sodium: 474 mg | Potassium: 136 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 140 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 52 mg | Iron: 2 mg

Easy Naan Bread Without Yeast

A foodie by birth and the mind, body and soul behind Spice Cravings where I share my family's favorite easy recipes! A recipe doesn't make it on the blog unless it gets a thumbs-up from my taster-in-chief and teen-chefs - my husband and twin girls!I made this no yeast naan recipe about a year ago and totally forgot about it. I made it again and OMG! This is so fluffy and comes together in under 30 minutes!

This easy and fast yogurt naan bread is a great addition to serve next to your favorite soup or curry. The ingredients are so basic and simple, you can never go wrong with them.

Ingredient

Let me tell you how shocked I was when I made it the first time. Honestly, I didn't expect this to be delicious at all. The dough doesn't look very smooth, but when you cook it, magic happens.

How To Make Stovetop Naan (quick & Easy)

Since I discovered this recipe, I made this no yeast naan bread so many times. It's pretty similar to pita bread and takes no time to make and so little effort compared to yeasted naan or bread making.

Before you start to make this 3 ingredient flatbread recipe, measure and prepare your ingredients so the cooking process will go smoothly and easily.

Yogurt- the second ingredient in this recipe is yogurt. Any kind of unsweetened yogurt will work great. We used basic Greek yogurt.

Quick And Easy Naan Bread Recipe (yeast Free)

In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour, yogurt, and baking powder. Add the salt (optional) and mix with a wooden spoon.

Heat up a pan to medium-high heat for 3 minutes. When hot, place the dough and let it cook for each side for about 2-3 minutes, or until the dough gets dark brown spots and bubbles form. Serve hot with melted butter and parsley on top.

There are many options to enjoy naan flatbread. Some people like to serve it as is with homemade curry, some like to enjoy it as a wrap, and some like to enjoy it as a sandwich with salads, eggs, kebabs, or even chocolate spread!  

Homemade No Yeast Garlic Butter Naan Recipe

Yes, place the ingredients in the stand mixer and mix on low speed for 1 minute, then increase the speed to high and mix for another 3-5 minutes.

If you have leftovers for more than 3 days, I recommend freezing the pitas to keep them fresh when you reheat them.

Naan

Reheat this in the microwave for 30 seconds or in the toaster oven or oven that is preheated to 180c (350f) for 3-5 minutes until it's warm and soft.

Stuffed Garlic Cheese Naan {without Yeast}

After cooking the naan flatbread, let it cool completely and freeze them in an airtight container for up to 3 months. When ready to use, defrost at room temperature for 30 minutes and reheat in a toaster oven for 2-3 minutes.

Herbs- add your favorite herbs by washing them thoroughly, drying them well, and chopping them. Add them to the dough for a delicious addition of flavor.

Pita bread recipe-Pita bread is one of our favorite bread to bake, making your own homemade pita bread is easy, inexpensive, simple, and delicious.

No Yeast Stovetop Garlic Naan

Greek pita bread-This greek pita bread is fluffy, soft, and delicious. After you will make this greek pita bread recipe, you will never want to buy store-bought pita bread.

No knead focaccia bread- This no knead focaccia bread is soft and fluffy from the inside and crispy on the outside. I was shocked by how easy and amazing this no knead focaccia bread is!

Soft, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make 3 ingredient naan flatbread is surprisingly delicious and life-changing. I made this no yeast naan recipe about a year ago and totally forgot about it. I made it again and OMG! This is so fluffy and comes together in under 30 minutes!

Garlic Naan On Tawa Without Yeast

Calories: 394 kcal Carbohydrates: 79 g Protein: 14 g Fat: 2 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 2 mg Sodium: 786 mg Potassium: 165 mg Fiber: 3 g Sugar: 2 g Vitamin A: 14 IU Calcium: 202 mg Iron: 5 mgSoft, fluffy and delicious homemade naan bread made with just TWO ingredients! This 2 ingredient dough naan bread is healthier than traditional naan and takes less than 10 minutes to make- no yeast!

Now, don’t get me wrong. I didn’t go out and buy this particular type of flour as if you look through my recipes, it’s not a flour I regularly use.

Easy

The famous 2 ingredient weight watchers dough has been used to make these 2 ingredient bagels, 2 ingredient pizza crusts and 2 ingredient soft pretzels.

Easy Gluten Free Naan Bread (no Yeast)

Traditional naan bread is a staple bread in many East Asian countries, like India and Sri Lanka. It’s leavened and most often baked in the oven.

In this recipe, we don’t bake the naan bread but instead, dry fry it (pan fry it without oil). This makes is SO much quicker.

Depending on where in the world you are and how you make your naan bread, it can be healthy. More often than not, it is what you eat WITH the naan bread that can tip it in the direction of unhealthy.

Small Batch Garlic Naan Bread

While traditional naan bread tends to be coated in oil or butter, my version is healthier than the original and virtually fat-free!

Making naan bread from scratch is SO simple. As it contains no yeast, it literally takes less than 10 minutes to make a batch!

In a large mixing bowl, you’ll want to

Air Fryer Garlic Naan Bread Recipe