Naan flatbread are a super versatile thing to have on hand. They are great for making wraps, dipping in dips, making pizza flatbreads or serving on a cheeseboard. Especially in the summer months, they are perfect for weekend barbecues or picnics.
I love this sourdough discard naan flatbread recipe because they are a little thicker and fluffier than something like a tortilla. They have more bite and flavour to them.
These flatbreads are super easy to make. They don’t need a mixer, extensive kneading, stretch and folds or long rise periods. They use discard, which provides some flavour, not rise. You don’t have to activate your starter or wait hours for it to rise. They get their rise from the baking powder, similar to a quick bread. This gives them a fluffy and even crumb that is perfect for flatbreads. All need to do is mixer, divide, cook and serve, with some rest time in between.
When these flatbreads first come off the skillet, they will have a somewhat crusty exterior. By letting them sit for a few minutes, they will soften to that perfect texture.
Sourdough naan flatbread
Ingredients
- 375 grams Flour AP
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 7.5 grams Salt 2%
- 165 grams Water 44%
- 105 grams Sourdough Discard 28%
- 45 grams Melted Butter 12%
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk together.
- Combine water, sourdough discard and melted butter in a seperate bowl.
- Add wet mixture into the dry mixture.
- Mix until a dough forms. The dough may seem to dry at first but keep kneading until the liquids fully saturate through the dry mixture. Knead until a dough forms (the dough will not be super smooth).
- Let dough rest, covered, for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Divide dough into 10 pieces (or however many flatbreads you want to make) and pre-shape each pieces into a ball by pulling the sides towards the centre.
- Let the dough balls rest on the ocunter top for 15-30 minutes.
- Roll out each piece of dough out into a thin circle.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place each dough round on a hot skillet for 1 minute on each side.
- Let flatbreads rest of 3-5 minutes on a wire rack before serving.
I hope you give these flatbreads a try. They are super tasty and super easy. They pair well with so many different things and are great for all occasion.
Happy baking!