Description
Quick Indian-style naan bread comes together without yeast or yogurt, offering a simple gluten-free alternative for home cooks. Crispy yet tender flatbread delivers authentic flavors you’ll savor with minimal ingredients and effortless preparation.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup tapioca starch
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup warm water
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon salt
Optional Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh minced garlic
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Gather all dry components in a spacious mixing vessel, blending gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, tapioca starch, baking powder, and salt into a uniform mixture.
- Whisk egg, warm liquid, and olive oil in a separate container until thoroughly integrated.
- Gradually incorporate liquid elements into dry ingredients, stirring consistently to create a cohesive, malleable dough. Adjust consistency by adding warm water or additional tapioca starch as needed.
- Dust hands with gluten-free flour and form dough into a smooth circular shape.
- Segment the dough disc into eight equal wedges, then gently flatten each portion using fingertips or rolling implement until achieving a delicate, translucent thickness.
- For enhanced flavor, combine minced garlic and chopped parsley. Delicately press this aromatic blend onto both surfaces of each dough section.
- Position cast iron skillet over intense heat, lightly coating with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully transfer dough piece into sizzling skillet, allowing approximately 40 seconds for bubble formation and charred underside development. Brush exposed surface with olive oil, then swiftly flip to cook alternate side for equivalent duration.
- Transfer completed naan to covered surface to retain warmth and moisture. Repeat cooking process for remaining dough segments.
- Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Dancing in the kitchen starts with mixing dry ingredients like a pro, blending gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, tapioca starch, baking powder, and salt for a perfect base.
- Whisking eggs, warm water, and olive oil creates a silky liquid magic that transforms your dry ingredients into a dreamy, soft dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg