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Sourdough naan bread

Easy Sourdough Naan Recipe

by Sylvia Hofer
Soft and chewy sourdough naan made with active sourdough starter, milk, yogurt, flour, and salt. Cooked in a hot skillet until bubbly and golden, then brushed with melted butter and finished with fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 36 minutes
Rise time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 51 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8
Calories 181 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 pastry brush

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup active sourdough starter
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup plain or Greek yogurt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

For finishing:

  • 2 tablespoon Melted butter for brushing
  • Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter, flour, milk, yogurt, and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  • If the dough feels too dry, add a small splash of milk or water at a time just until it comes together. The dough should be soft but still slightly firm, not sticky or wet.
  • Knead for 5 to 7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough into a bowl, cover, and let it rest at room temperature for about 6 hours, or until puffy and roughly doubled in size. Rise time will depend on room temperature and starter strength.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 6 to 8 equal pieces.
  • Shape each piece into a ball, then roll each one into an oval or circle about ¼ inch thick.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat.
  • Place one rolled piece of dough into the hot skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until bubbles form and the bottom has golden brown spots.
  • Flip and cook the second side for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until cooked through and golden in spots.
  • Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Brush the warm naan with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley or cilantro. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use a hot skillet. If the pan is not hot enough, the naan will not form those classic bubbles and can turn dry instead of soft and chewy.
  • For garlic naan, stir minced garlic or garlic powder into the melted butter before brushing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece of naanCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 469mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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