Naan Bread: Soft, Fluffy, and Perfectly Homemade
Bring the authentic taste of freshly baked naan bread to your kitchen with this easy, delicious recipe using your Instant Pot. Naan, a classic flatbread known for its soft, pillowy texture and slightly charred edges, pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes, from curries and stews to dips and spreads. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create naan bread that’s warm, fluffy, and full of flavour, perfect for any meal.
Making naan bread at home is simpler than you might think. Using the Instant Pot for proofing the dough ensures that it rises beautifully, yielding a soft and airy texture. Once the dough is prepared, you can cook the naan on a hot skillet or in an air fryer, achieving that signature charred look and lightly crisped edges. Brush each naan with melted butter or garlic-infused oil for an extra layer of indulgence, and sprinkle with fresh herbs or nigella seeds for added flavour.
Whether you’re serving it alongside your favourite Indian dishes, wrapping it around grilled meats, or using it as a base for toppings, homemade naan bread is a versatile and delicious addition to any meal. With the Instant Pot, creating naan is easy and enjoyable, allowing you to bring the aroma and taste of fresh naan to your table anytime.
Servings:
6 servings
Product:
Instant Pot Multi Pressure Cooker, Vortex Air Fryer Instant Pot Multi Pressure Cooker, Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 200 ml Warm water
- 1 tbsp Castor Sugar
- 7 g Fast Action Yeast
- 500 g White Bread Flour
- 150 ml Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Melted Butter
- Oil
Instructions
- To start your Naan Bread, place the water, sugar and yeast into a bowl and mix until well combined. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Put the bread flour into a large bowl and make a well in the middle of the flour. Add the yogurt, yeast mixture, salt, and melted butter. Mix the dough together with a spoon until it becomes super thick, then turn it out onto your work surface and knead for about 10-12 minutes by hand (or you can use a stand mixer with the dough attachment.) The dough should be smooth, and stretchy. If it started to stick, add a little more flour.
- Lightly oil the inner pot, place the dough inside and secure the lid.
- If your Instant Pot has a yogurt function, select this and set to Less for 30minutes. If you do not have a yogurt function, select Sous Vide and set the temperature to 32°C, and time to 30 minutes.
- Once the dough has proved, knock it back down, and cut it into 6 equal balls. Flour a work surface and roll each ball into a naan shape, just under 1 cm thick.
- Place the flattened dough in the air fryer basket and spray with a little bit of oil. (you will need to work in batches)
- Select Air Fry and set the time to 9 minutes and the temperature to 188oC. Flip the naans when prompted. Repeat this step until all the naans are cooked.
- Serve your Naan Bread and enjoy.