Sourdough Naan Bread Recipe

This sourdough naan bread recipe delivers soft, chewy, and slightly tangy flatbreads, perfect for pairing with curries, using as a wrap, or enjoying on their own with garlic butter. The natural fermentation process enhances flavor and digestibility, making it a healthier alternative to traditional yeasted naan.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 16

Fermentation Time: 4

Total Time: 4 31

Servings: Naans

Calories: 180kcal

Cost: $6

Equipment

1 Cast iron skillet For achieving perfect char spots
1 Mixing bowl For preparing and fermenting dough
1 Rolling pin Helps flatten the naan evenly
1 Kitchen towel Keeps naan warm after cooking
1 Pastry brush For brushing with garlic butter

Ingredients

For the Dough:

½ cup Sourdough starter 100% hydration active & bubbly
2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute up to 50% whole wheat
¼ cup Plain yogurt Full-fat preferred can be plant-based
1 tablespoon Olive oil or butter For richness and softness
1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
1 tablespoon Sugar Helps with browning
⅓ cup Warm water Adjust as needed for dough consistency

For Garlic Butter (Optional):

3 tablespoon Butter Melted
2 cloves Garlic Minced
2 tablespoon Cilantro or parsley Chopped

Instructions

Mix all dough ingredients in a bowl
Knead until smooth and elastic
Cover and ferment at room temp for 3-4 hours
Divide into 8 pieces and shape into balls
Rest dough balls for 10 minutes
Roll each ball into an oval shape
Heat a dry cast iron pan on high heat
Cook naan for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown
Brush with garlic butter if desired

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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