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Gluten Free Naan Bread

Homemade Gluten Free Naan Bread is fluffy, tender, and perfect for scooping up your favorite dishes. Customize it with herbs for even more flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups gluten-free flour Make sure it contains xanthan gum.
  • 2 Tbsp white granulated sugar
  • 2.25 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/3 cup lactose-free yogurt (at room temperature) For vegan, use plant-based yogurt.
  • 3 Tbsp butter (melted or softened) For vegan, use plant-based butter or olive oil.
  • 3/4 cups warm water
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For Frying

  • 3 Tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, freshly chopped
  • Parsley, rosemary, or any other herbs of choice Optional for flavoring.

Instructions
 

Preparation of the Dough

  • In a medium bowl, add the gluten-free flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar. Whisk to combine well.
  • Add the yogurt, melted butter, and warm water. Mix either with your hands or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed for about 3 minutes. The dough should be a bit sticky but form into a ball easily.
  • Press the dough into a ball, cover it, and place it in a warm spot to rise until it doubles in size. This can take 40 to 60 minutes, depending on your environment.

Cooking the Naan

  • Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and sprinkle with more flour. Divide the dough into 8 pieces.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll each piece into an oval shape about 3/8 inch thick.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat and lightly grease it with some oil to prevent sticking. Cook one naan at a time. Fry on one side until it starts to bubble, about 30 seconds, then flip and fry until the other side is brown and slightly charred.
  • Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough. Stack the naan on top of each other, keeping them covered with a tea towel to maintain freshness.

Finishing Touches

  • Brush the naan with garlic oil or melted butter and serve warm.

Notes

Make sure your gluten-free flour mix contains xanthan gum for elasticity. For extra flavor, try adding spices like cumin or coriander to your dough. If the dough seems too sticky, add a little more flour, but don’t overdo it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
Keyword Gluten Free, Healthy Bread, Homemade Bread, Naan, Vegan Option
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