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Quick & Easy Gluten-Free No-Yeast Naan Bread Recipe

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This Quick & Easy Gluten Free Naan Bread recipe is a delicious yeast-free alternative to traditional naan, perfect for those avoiding gluten. Made with millet flour, tapioca starch, and psyllium husk for a soft, fluffy texture, these naan breads are cooked on the stovetop for a quick and authentic finish. Ideal for serving alongside curries, dips, or as a snack, they are brushed with melted butter or ghee infused with fresh herbs for added flavor.

Ingredients

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Gluten Free Naan Dough

  • 20 g (4 tbsp) whole psyllium husk (rough husk form) (If using psyllium husk powder, use 17 g)
  • 360 g (1½ cups) warm water
  • 235 g (1¾ cups) millet flour, plus extra for flouring the surface (or equal weight finely ground brown rice flour)
  • 130 g (1 cup + 2½ tbsp) tapioca starch (or equal weight cornstarch, potato starch, or arrowroot starch)
  • 1 tbsp caster/superfine or granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 75 g (⅓ cup) unsweetened plain or Greek-style yoghurt, room temperature
  • 25 g (2 tbsp) olive oil (or sunflower/vegetable oil)

To Finish

  • 45 g (3 tbsp) ghee or butter, melted
  • Parsley or cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the psyllium gel: In a bowl, combine the whole psyllium husk with warm water and stir. After 30-45 seconds, a gel will form. This gel acts as a binder for the dough.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, whisk together millet flour, tapioca starch, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Stir the yoghurt and olive oil into the psyllium gel. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients.
  4. Form the dough: Mix everything with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until it begins to come together. Knead thoroughly by hand to ensure no dry patches or clumps remain. The dough should be springy, supple, and not overly sticky.
  5. Divide and shape: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, shape into a ball, and divide into 8 equal portions (about 110g each). Shape each portion into a ball. Keep covered with a dish towel to prevent drying.
  6. Roll out the naan: Place each dough ball on a floured surface and dust the top lightly with flour. Roll out into a 7-8 inch (18-20 cm) round or oval, approximately ⅛-¼ inch (4-6 mm) thick. Roll all naan breads first, stacking them with parchment paper in between and covering to prevent drying.
  7. Cook the naan: Preheat a large pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles. Cook each rolled naan for 1-2 minutes until bubbles form and bottom is golden or slightly charred. Flip and cook the other side for about 1 minute until golden brown or charred spots appear. Adjust the heat as needed to allow puffing and browning.
  8. Brush with butter or ghee: Immediately brush cooked naan with melted butter or ghee mixed with finely chopped parsley or cilantro for flavor and softness.
  9. Serve or store: Serve warm for best flavor and softness. Store cooled naan in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat by microwave, stovetop pan with water spray, or oven at 350ºF (180ºC) for 3-5 minutes with water sprinkled to retain moisture.

Notes

  • You can substitute millet flour with finely ground brown rice flour for a slightly less fluffy naan.
  • Tapioca starch can be swapped equally with cornstarch, potato starch, or arrowroot starch.
  • Use whole psyllium husk for best results; reduce quantity if using psyllium powder.
  • Brush with salted butter for enhanced flavor or use ghee for a dairy-free alternative.
  • If naan breads do not puff up, try adjusting pan heat and ensure proper dough hydration and mixing.
  • Rolling all naan breads before cooking helps with efficiency and prevents drying by stacking with parchment paper and covering.
  • Reheat options help restore softness: microwave quickly, stovetop with water spray and covered pan, or oven with water sprayed on naan.

Keywords: gluten free naan, yeast free naan, quick naan bread, millet flour naan, stovetop naan, psyllium husk naan

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