Easy Vegan Naan Bread
Ingredients
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil + more for brushing
- 1/2 tsp salt
- vegan garlic butter (to serve, optional)
- 2 tbsp vegan butter at room temperature, or coconut oil
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh herbs of choice
- instructions
- make the naan dough
- combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. set aside until frothy and foamy, about 10 minutes.
Preparation
Make the naan dough
Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl
Set aside until frothy and foamy, about 10 minutes
Add the olive oil, non-dairy yogurt, salt, and flour
Mix to combine with a wooden spoon or fork, then transfer to a lightly floured working surface and knead with your hands for 5-10 minutes until a smooth soft dough forms
Alternatively, use a stand mixer with dough hooks for kneading the dough)
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl
Cover with a damp kitchen towel or foil and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour
Cook vegan naan
After it rises, cut the dough into 6 pieces
On a floured surface, roll out each piece into an 0,2-inch (0,5cm) thick oval or circle
Preheat a cast-iron skillet (or non-stick pan) to medium heat and brush with a little oil or cooking spray
Cook each flatbread for 2-3 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on the bottom
Flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes
Cover the cooked naan with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft until ready to serve while you cook the rest)
Vegan garlic butter
Combine vegan butter with minced garlic
Add salt, pepper and chopped fresh herbs to taste
Brush the top of each hot naan with a bit of vegan garlic butter (or just coconut oil) as desired
Sprinkle with sesame and more fresh herbs, such as thyme, cilantro or parsley
Enjoy!
