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Fluffy Naan Rolls That Melt in Your Mouth
Naan Rolls: Easy Homemade Bread with a Buttery Crunch
Why You Will Love and Enjoy these Fluffy Naan Rolls
These rolls are soft, buttery, and just a little chewy; the perfect side for curries, soups, or just on their own. They’re simple to make, full of flavor from fennel and sesame, and will fill your kitchen with the most irresistible aroma. You’ll love the satisfaction of pulling apart warm, fluffy rolls straight from the oven.

Freshly baked Fluffy Naan Rolls are soft, golden, and lightly flavored with fennel. Make every meal feel special with homemade bread. Try these rolls today and see why homemade bread always tastes better.
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Fluffy Naan Rolls
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 rolls 1x
- Category: Bread Recipes
- Method: Easy
Description
Soft, buttery, Fluffy Naan Rolls with sesame seeds are perfect for any meal. Warm rolls straight from the oven will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups cake flour
- 10 grams instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon fennel powder
- 2 eggs
- 80 grams melted butter
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds or poppy seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss together 4 ½ cups cake flour, 10 grams instant yeast, 2 tablespoons caster sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon fennel powder.
- Add in 2 eggs, 80 grams of melted butter, and 1 cup lukewarm milk.
- Mix until a soft dough forms. Don’t stress if it’s a bit sticky; it’s all good and normal.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Grease a large bowl, pop your dough in, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise for 2 hours. You’ll notice it almost doubles in size.
- Once risen, gently punch down the dough and divide it into small balls.
- Arrange them neatly in a round, greased baking pan.
- Cover again and let them rise for 40 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Beat 1 egg and brush it over the top of each roll.
- Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds or poppy seeds.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly, then enjoy the fluffy, buttery goodness!
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Dolly Pillay (Recipe Courtesy of Cape Malay Cooking with Fatima Sydow)
Naan Rolls bring warmth to every meal. Soft rolls with sesame and a hint of fennel make dinner special. Try these simple rolls and enjoy fresh bread at home today.

Naan Rolls are soft, buttery, and golden, perfect for any meal. Their subtle fennel flavor and sesame crunch make them irresistible. Homemade and easy to bake, these rolls bring warmth and comfort straight to your table.
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