Add the sourdough starter, milk, yogurt, and olive oil to the bowl of a stand mixer and combine the ingredients using the paddle attachment.
1 cup (227 g) sourdough starter, ⅓ cup (75 ml) milk, ¼ cup (57 g) plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil
Add the flour and salt to the mixture in the bowl, using the hook attachment to combine on low speed until a stiff, slightly shaggy dough forms (5-6 minutes).
2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt
Form one large ball from the dough. Return the dough to the bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel, and let the dough rise until it doubles in size (about 8 hours).
Divide the risen dough into 8 equal portions, form each one into a ball, and place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Then, loosely cover the portioned dough with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel.
Let the dough rest for about 1 hour or refrigerate overnight, if needed.
Use a rolling pin to flatten each of the 8 dough balls until they form ⅛-inch thick rounds. Heat a medium-sized skillet over low-medium heat. Place a teaspoon of olive oil or ghee into the skillet.
Add a piece of dough to the skillet and cook until it bubbles on the top and turns brown and charred on the bottom (3-5 minutes). Flip the flatbread to cook the other side until charred spots appear (another 2-3 minutes). Transfer your naan to a waiting wire rack while you repeat this step with each of the remaining pieces of dough.
Enjoy your discard naan bread warm or at room temperature!
Notes
Roll the dough thin, about ⅛-inch thick, so the naan cooks evenly.
If the first piece doesn’t puff much, adjust the heat or roll the next piece a little thinner.
Olive oil, butter, or ghee all work for cooking the naan.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Freeze cooled naan in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2 months.
Reheat in a skillet over low heat or sprinkle lightly with water and warm in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Sourdough Naan Bread
Serving Size
1 piece
Amount per Serving
Calories
212
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
299
mg
12
%
Potassium
69
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
25
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
28
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.