Sourdough Garlic Naan
Transform your basic naan by using sourdough discards instead of yeast for a slightly tangier flavour profile that works really well with garlic butter.
Ingredients
For Sourdough Naan
- 1 cup sourdough starter discard (unfed)
- 1/2 cup warm water (or milk for extra richness)
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
For Garlic Butter
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp italian seasoning (or fresh cilantro, finely chopped)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all your naan ingredients till combined. The mixture will feel a bit shaggy and sticky. I find it best to use my hands to mix the ingredients.
- Cover with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place (counter top or in the oven with the light on) for 2-3 hours. It should almost double in size.
- Lightly flour your counter and dump out the dough. (Oil your hands so the dough doesn't stick to your hands so much). Knead for a few minutes till smooth.
- Separate the dough into 8-10 small balls and let it sit while you preheat your pan and make the garlic butter.
- Pre-heat a large frying pan or skillet on medium-high heat. Brush with a bit of melted butter or oil.
- Prepare garlic butter by mixing the 1/4 cup melted butter with 1 tsp minced garlic and 1 tsp dried italian seasoning, or 1 tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped.
- Roll each ball of dough out into a naan, it should be about 1/4" thick.
- Gently place on the dry heated pan. Allow to cook on one side for 1-2 mins till it starts to bubble up. The bottom will develop brown spots.
- Flip and cook for 1 more minute till brown spots form on the other side.
- Transfer to a plate and brush with the prepared garlic butter and immediately sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Repeat to cook the rest of your dough.
- Serve warm, enjoy!
Notes
Both the dough and the cooked naan can be frozen for later.
If freezing the dough, just let it come to room temperature in a warm place before rolling and cooking.
If freezing the cooked naan, don't brush with garlic butter till you re-heat and are ready to serve them fresh.