Gluten-Free Naan
Gluten-Free Naan
Ingredients
For the Naan Dough
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons oil
For the Topping
- as needed minced garlic
- as needed fresh cilantro, chopped
- as needed melted butter
Instructions
- 1
Warm 1 cup of milk in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds, or until it reaches about 105-115°F (40-46°C).
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add 1 tablespoon of yeast and 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar to the warm milk. Stir the mixture gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 6 min
- 3
In a separate large bowl, combine 2 cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 cup of yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of oil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the activated yeast mixture from Step 2 into the dry ingredients in the large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Mix everything together with a spoon or your hands until a soft, cohesive dough forms. It may be slightly sticky.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has visibly increased in size.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
Once risen, gently punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Lightly flour your hands if the dough is too sticky.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece of dough into a naan shape (oval or round), about 1/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 4 min
- 9
Heat a cast iron pan or heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until very hot.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Cook one naan at a time for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown, puffed, and has characteristic charred spots. Repeat with the remaining naan.
⏱️ 16 min
- 11
While each naan is still hot, brush it generously with melted butter and sprinkle with minced garlic and fresh cilantro, as desired.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Serve immediately and enjoy your warm gluten-free naan.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Gluten-Free Naan
For the Naan Dough
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons oil
For the Topping
- as needed minced garlic
- as needed fresh cilantro, chopped
- as needed melted butter
Instructions
- 1
Warm 1 cup of milk in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds, or until it reaches about 105-115°F (40-46°C).
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add 1 tablespoon of yeast and 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar to the warm milk. Stir the mixture gently and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 6 min - 3
In a separate large bowl, combine 2 cups of gluten-free all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 cup of yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of oil.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the activated yeast mixture from Step 2 into the dry ingredients in the large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Mix everything together with a spoon or your hands until a soft, cohesive dough forms. It may be slightly sticky.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has visibly increased in size.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
Once risen, gently punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Lightly flour your hands if the dough is too sticky.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece of dough into a naan shape (oval or round), about 1/4 inch thick.
⏱️ 4 min - 9
Heat a cast iron pan or heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until very hot.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Cook one naan at a time for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown, puffed, and has characteristic charred spots. Repeat with the remaining naan.
⏱️ 16 min - 11
While each naan is still hot, brush it generously with melted butter and sprinkle with minced garlic and fresh cilantro, as desired.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Serve immediately and enjoy your warm gluten-free naan.
⏱️ 1 min