Vegan Naan Bread

Super easy vegan naan bread. The perfect accompaniment to a delicious curry or just as is! Soft, fluffy and wonderfully flavourful !!

Ingredients:

• 120ml warm non-dairy milk or water
• 1½ tsp active dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 60g non-dairy yogurt
• ½ tsp salt
• 300g plain flour

Vegan Garlic Butter, optional

• 2 tbsp vegan butter, soft at room temperature
• 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
• salt & pepper to taste
• fresh herbs of choice

Method:

Combine warm milk, yeast and sugar in  large bowl. Set aside until frothy and foamy, about 10 minutes.

Add the olive oil, non-dairy yogurt, salt and flour. Mix to combine with a wooden spoon or fork, then transfer to a lightly floured working surface and knead with your hands for 5-10 minutes until a smooth soft dough forms. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with dough hooks for kneading the dough.

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a damp kitchen towel or foil and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

After it rises, cut dough into 6 pieces. 

On a floured surface, roll out each piece into an 0.5cm thick oval or circle.

Preheat a cast-iron skillet or a non-stick pan to a medium heat and brush with a little oil or cooking spray. Cook each flatbread for 2-3 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on the bottom. Flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Cover the cooked naan with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and soft until ready to serve while you cook the rest.

Vegan Garlic Butter: Combine vegan butter with minced garlic. Add salt, pepper and chopped fresh herbs to taste.

Brush the top of each hot naan with a bit of vegan garlic butter as desired.  Enjoy!!