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Sourdough Naan Bread

Sourdough Naan Bread Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (240 g) sourdough starter discard
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) warm milk
  • ¼ cup (60 g) plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil or melted butter
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder (optional)
  • Garlic butter, nigella seeds, or chopped cilantro for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, warm milk, yogurt, and 2 tbsp oil until smooth. Add flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder if using. Stir until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.
  2. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise at room temperature until doubled, about 1 ½ to 2 hours.
  3. Turn dough out, press out air, and divide into 6 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, place on a floured surface, cover, and let rest 15 minutes.
  4. Heat a cast‑iron or heavy skillet over medium‑high heat until smoking. Roll one ball into a ¼‑inch‑thick oval. Cook in the dry skillet 1 to 2 minutes per side until bubbly and charred in spots. Repeat with remaining dough, adjusting heat as needed.
  5. Brush each hot naan with melted butter or garlic butter and sprinkle with nigella seeds or herbs. Stack and serve immediately.

Notes

The dough needs about 2 hours to rise, plus a 15‑minute rest after shaping. For a slower, more sour flavour, refrigerate the dough after mixing overnight; bring it to room temperature before shaping. Baking powder is optional but gives a little insurance lift.