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The Best Vegan Naan Bread | Garlic and Coriander Naan

Garlic and coriander naan bread made the vegan way.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 small or 4 large
Calories 182kcal

Ingredients

  • 160 mL Warm Water
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 sachet Instant Fast Action Dried Yeast
  • 250 g Bread Flour
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil (plus more for rolling)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder

Toppings

  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Chopped Coriander

Instructions

  • Add the warm water, sugar and yeast to a large mixing bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes until a bubbly foam has formed on top.
  • While you're waiting, prepare the garlic oil mixture. Finely mince the garlic and add to a small bowl along with the 3 tbsp olive oil set aside to marinate. Chop the coriander and set aside.
  • To the mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, baking powder and olive oil.
  • Use a fork to mix the shaggy dough. The dough will be quite wet and sticky.
  • When the dough is too stiff to mix with the fork, oil your hands and mix more by hand until the dough is well incorporated.
  • Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel and let rise for 1-2 hours until it's doubled in size.
  • Heat a large non-stick frying pan on a high heat.
  • To make 4 naans: Divide the dough into quarters. Roll one of the quarters out on a well-oiled work surface.
  • Brush one side with the garlic oil mixture and sprinkle on some coriander.
  • Carefully transfer to a pan, with the garlic and coriander side facing up towards you.
  • Cook for 30-60 seconds, until the bottom has begun to char. (have a peek by lifting up a corner with a fork)
  • Flip the bread over and cook for another 30 seconds on the garlic and coriander side.
  • Remove from the pan and wrap in a clean tea-towel to keep warm while you make the rest of the naans.
  • You can roll out the next naan bread while the first one is cooking, or if you prefer you can just make one at a time. They will keep warm for a while in the tea towel so no need to rush.
  • Repeat the process for all 4 (or 8) of your naan breads.
  • Sprinkle on some flaky sea-salt just before serving

Notes

*calories calculated based on 8 naans.