Gluten-Free Naan (Flatbread) with Garlic Parsley Butter
Description
Fluffy, light, and irresistible, finished with garlic parsley butter. This naan recipe is easier to make than you might think!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
For the Garlic Butter:
Instructions
Gather Ingredients and Activate the Yeast
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Gather your required ingredients
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In a small bowl, combine the sugar, warm water, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 10 minutes, until foamy.
Mix the Dough
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Caputo flour, tapioca starch, and salt.
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Add the olive oil, yogurt.
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Pour in the activated yeast mixture and mix everything into a smooth dough. Knead by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook until soft and elastic.
First Rise
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Cover the bowl with a cloth or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Garlic Butter
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While the dough rises, melt the butter in a small pan. Add sliced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Set aside.
Cook the Naan
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Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. On a floured surface, roll each piece into an oval or round flatbread, about ½ cm thick
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Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan over high heat until very hot. Add your first naan.
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Cook each naan for 3-4 minutes per side, until bubbles form and dark spots appear. Add a few drops of olive oil if desired.
Finish with Garlic Butter
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While hot, brush each naan with the garlic parsley butter. Serve warm.
Note
These are best enjoyed fresh, but you can refrigerate cooked naan for 2–3 days and reheat in a dry pan or oven.