Garlic Naan
By Charlie
Published Mar. 15, 2026

I like to use greek yogurt in this recipe, as it adds a bit of puff to the naan and imparts a slightly tangy flavor which works well with the garlic butter topping.
Garlic Naan
Servings: 8 naan
Equipment
- cast iron skillet
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Naan
- ½ cup warm water (110F/43C) (120ml)
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ½ tsp sugar
- ½ cup whole-fat greek yogurt
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Garlic Butter
- 6 tbsp salted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water, mixing gently until just combined. Let the mixture rest for 7-10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt, milk, and olive oil.
- Add the yogurt mixture to the yeast mixture and mix until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the yeast and yogurt mixture. Use your hands or a mixer with a dough hook attached to combine.
- On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for about 6 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and slightly springy but not firm. Then, cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rest for 90 minutes until the dough has approximately doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into 8 balls of equal size. Allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes after forming the balls.
- Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. No oil is needed. The skillet should be very hot and dry. Roll each ball of dough to about ¼-inch thickness using a rolling pin and cook for 2 minutes in the skillet until large bubbles form within the dough. At this point, flip the naan and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
For the garlic butter:
- Whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Brush the garlic butter on each piece of naan while still warm.