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Sourdough Naan

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Additional Time9 hours
Total Time10 hours
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227 g) sourdough starter unfed discard
  • cup (75 ml) milk
  • ¼ cup (57 g) plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Olive oil butter or ghee (for cooking)

Instructions

  • Add the sourdough starter, milk, yogurt, and olive oil to the bowl of a stand mixer and combine the ingredients using the paddle attachment.
    1 cup (227 g) sourdough starter, ⅓ cup (75 ml) milk, ¼ cup (57 g) plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil
    Top down view of wet ingredients.
  • Add the flour and salt to the mixture in the bowl, using the hook attachment to combine on low speed until a stiff, slightly shaggy dough forms (5-6 minutes).
    2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt
    Top down view of sourdough naan dough in a glass bowl.
  • Form one large ball from the dough. Return the dough to the bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel, and let the dough rise until it doubles in size (about 8 hours).
  • Divide the risen dough into 8 equal portions, form each one into a ball, and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Then, loosely cover the portioned dough with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel.
    Top down view of rolled naan bread on a baking sheet.
  • Let the dough rest for about 1 hour or refrigerate overnight, if needed.
  • Use a rolling pin to flatten each of the 8 dough balls until they form ⅛-inch thick rounds. Heat a medium-sized skillet over low-medium heat. Place a teaspoon of olive oil or ghee into the skillet.
    Top down view of naan dough rolled out with a rolling pin.
  • Add a piece of dough to the skillet and cook until it bubbles on the top and turns brown and charred on the bottom (3-5 minutes). Flip the flatbread to cook the other side until charred spots appear (another 2-3 minutes). Transfer your naan to a waiting wire rack while you repeat this step with each of the remaining pieces of dough.
    Top down view of sourdough naan bread in a pan.
  • Enjoy your discard naan bread warm or at room temperature!

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 piece of naan bread. Actual calories will vary.
 
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Nutrition Facts
Sourdough Naan
Serving Size
 
1 piece
Amount per Serving
Calories
212
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
299
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
69
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
37
g
12
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
25
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
28
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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