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golden sourdough naan bread sitting on a white plate

Simple Sourdough Discard Naan Bread

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Bench scraper or knife
  • Cast iron skillet or frying pan
  • Kitchen towel or damp cloth
  • cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 140 g bread flour or purpose flour
  • 100 g sourdough discard unfed sourdough starter
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 70 g whole milk greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp water or warm water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Melted butter or coconut oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sourdough discard, baking powder, and salt. Stir in greek yogurt, water, and olive oil until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 3–4 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let dough rest while you heat your skillet.
  • Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each into dough balls, then flatten with a rolling pin into discs about ¼ inch thick.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brush with melted butter or coconut oil.
  • Place the first ball into the hot skillet. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the first side is bubbly and lightly browned. Flip and cook the second side another 1–2 minutes.
  • Repeat with remaining dough. Place cooked naan on a cooling rack and cover with a tea towel until ready to serve.
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