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A stack of freshly made sourdough naan bread recipe with golden-brown bubbles, resting on a white kitchen counter with a side of garlic butter and fresh herbs

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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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Fermentation Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 31 minutes
Servings: 8 Naans
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

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

Notes

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