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Sourdough Naan Flatbread

HB-4068 · Hand-built original · Indian

Sourdough Naan Flatbread — the dish itself.
Served with its “pairs well with” suggestions: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal.

Sourdough Naan Flatbread is a Indian bread centred on flour, prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.

IndianBread10 minServes 8166 kcalVegetarianEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: flour

Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal

Servings:8quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter discard (unfed)
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant based)
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt (dairy or plant based)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

Method

  1. Stir the starter, milk, yogurt and olive oil together in a large bowl, then add the flour and salt and mix by hand until no dry bits remain.
  2. Cover and rest at room temperature for about 8 hours, until doubled.
  3. Divide the dough into 8 pieces of about 2¾ oz each, shape into balls, and cover with a towel.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Roll each ball to a round about 1/8 inch thick and 6 inches across, dusting with flour as needed.
  6. Cook each round for 2 minutes, turn and cook 1-2 minutes more, then turn once more until puffed, and serve hot or at room temperature.

Total: 10 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

166 kcalCalories
4.7 gProtein
29.7 gCarbs
2.9 gFat
0.7 gSaturates
1 gFibre
0.1 gSugars
446 mgSodium
3 mgCholesterol
75 mgPotassium
34 mgCalcium
1.8 mgIron
1 servingServing

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data

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