Easy Vegan Naan Bread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup warm water (120ml) or warm non-dairy milk
- 1 1/2 tsp dry yeast (3 1/2 grams)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil + more for brushing
- 1/4 cup non-dairy yogurt (60g)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (300g)
Vegan garlic butter
- 2 tbsp vegan butter at room temperature or coconut oil
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh herbs of choice
Preparation
Make 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 a 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
