This Gluten-Free Naan Bread is fluffy, tender, and chewy with beautiful brown blisters, just like the one you would get in an Indian restaurant. The recipe is easy to follow and takes less than 30min to make. There is no doubt that it is the best recipe that you will find online!
⅓cuplactose-free yogurt (at room temperature) * for vegan, use plant-based
3tablespoonbutter (melted or softened)* for vegan, use plant-based butter or olive oil
¾cupswarm water
½teaspoonsalt
oil or more butter for frying
For the Low FODMAP Herby Butter or Olive oil Dip
3tablespoonbutter or olive oil
1 garlic clove
freshly chopped parsley, rosemary or any other herbs of choice.
Instructions
In a medium bowl add the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar and whisk to combine well. Add the yogurt, melted butter, and water, either with your hands or with a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix on medium speed for about 3 minutes. The dough should be a little bit sticky but you should be able to form a ball.
Press the dough into a ball, cover it and place it in a warm spot to rise until it doubles in volume. This can take between 40 to 60 minutes, depending on your environment.
Once the dough has finished rising, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and sprinkle lightly with more flour. Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Using a rolling pin, roll each piece into an oval shape about ⅜ inch thick. If you roll it too thick, it won’t bubble.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat and lightly grease the surface with some oil to prevent the dough from sticking to the skillet.Cook one naan at a time. Let it fry on one side until it starts to bubble, about 30 seconds then flip and fry until the other side starts to get brown and slightly charred.Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.
Stack the pieces of naan one on top of another, keeping them covered with a tea towel to maintain freshness
Brush the naan with garlic oil or melted butter.
Serve it warm.
To make the garlic butter/oil
Add the butter or the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Chop the garlic clove roughly and add it in the pan. Fry over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once the garlic starts to soften. Take out the garlic bits (make sure you take all of them). Now add your fresh herbs of choice.