Naan Bread Recipe Without 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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

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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!Soft, 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.

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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.

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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.

Naan Bread Recipe Without Yeast

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 combine your flour, salt (if using it) and Greek yogurt and mix until combined. If you like, use your hands to mix in the dough until fully incorporated. Form a big ball of dough.

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Then, you’ll lightly flour a wooden or kitchen surface. Sprinkle a little extra flour on the ball of dough, and transfer onto the floured surface. Press the ball of dough into a circular shape and cut into 8 even pieces. Flatten each piece of dough, and form a rough, oblong shape.

Finally, you will heat a large non-stick pan on medium heat. When hot, place one piece of naan dough onto the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, before flipping and cooking for another 2 minutes. Repeat until all the dough has been used up and 8 naan bread remains!

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While Greek yogurt is the only kind of yogurt that works well (including vegan Greek yogurt) there IS another alternative for Greek yogurt that can be used.

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Sour cream works in the same way Greek yogurt does, as it is thick and holds together. You can substitute the Greek yogurt with sour cream.

To refrigerate: You should avoid refrigerating the uncooked dough, as it will become stickier the longer it sits. You will need to add extra flour to make it durable to form into naan bread.

To freeze: Cooked naan bread is freezer friendly. Place the naan bread in a ziplock bag. They will keep fresh frozen for up to 6 months.

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Foolproof 2 ingredient dough naan bread recipe, made with just Greek yogurt (vegan!) and self rising flour (gluten-free!). Thick, fluffy and doughy naan bread made with no yeast and ready in 10 minutes!

This recipe will NOT work with almond flour or coconut flour. It must use self-rising flour. To make your own, click here.

Serving: 1 naan bread Calories: 113 kcal Carbohydrates: 19 g Protein: 7 g Fat: 1 g Sodium: 155 mg Potassium: 63 mg Fiber: 1 g Calcium: 32 mg Iron: 1 mg NET CARBS: 18 g

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I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.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!

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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

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