Description
A recipe for making soft, chewy gluten-free naan bread at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (about 105-115°F)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Extra flour for dusting
- Butter or ghee for brushing
Instructions
- Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, yogurt, and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough gently on a lightly floured surface for about 2 minutes. The dough will be softer than traditional wheat dough.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the risen dough and divide it into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into an oval or teardrop shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot. Do not add oil to the pan.
- Place one piece of naan dough onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until bubbles form and the bread is lightly browned in spots. You can press down gently with a spatula to encourage puffing.
- Remove the cooked naan and immediately brush the top with melted butter or ghee.
- Repeat with the remaining dough portions. Serve warm.
Notes
- If your gluten-free flour blend does not contain xanthan gum, add 1 teaspoon to the dry ingredients.
- For best results, use a good quality gluten-free flour blend designed for yeast breads.
- You can cook the naan directly over an open gas flame for a few seconds after pan-cooking to achieve more charring, if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 29
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Gluten Free Naan Bread, Indian flatbread, yeast bread, dairy optional, homemade naan