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Crust & Crumb Academy Β· Flatbreads
Sourdough Discard Naan
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Prep Time
15 minutes
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Total Time
2 hours
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Yield
8 naan flatbreads
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Bake Temp

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Ingredients

GramsVolumeIngredientBaker's %
Dough
113gΒ½ cup{{sourdough discard}}, unfed32%
120gΒ½ cupwhole milk, warm34%
75gβ…“ cupplain full-fat yogurt (not Greek)21%
15g1 Tbspolive oil4%
10g2 tspgranulated sugar3%
300g2Β½ cupsall-purpose flour, plus more for dusting84%
6g1 tspbaking powder2%
5g1 tspfine sea salt1%
Garlic Butter Finish
56gΒΌ cup (Β½ stick)unsalted butter, melted
2 cloves2 clovesgarlic, minced or pressed
1 Tbsp1 Tbspfresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
to tasteto tasteflaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Process

1
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, warm milk, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and sugar until smooth.
2
Add Dry Ingredients
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
3
Knead
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-4 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky. Add flour only 1 tablespoon at a time if it's sticking to your hands.
4
Cover and Rest
Shape into a ball, place back in the bowl, and cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
5
Rest
Let the covered dough sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours. In a warm kitchen (75Β°F+ / 24Β°C+), 1 hour is usually enough.
6
Check
The dough should be slightly puffy and soft. It won't double like a yeasted dough, and that's normal. You're looking for a relaxed, pillowy texture.
7
Divide
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Use a bench scraper to cut into 8 equal pieces (about 78g each).
8
Shape into Balls
Roll each piece into a smooth ball. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 5-10 minutes. This makes them easier to roll out.
9
Roll Out
Working one at a time, use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a round or oval shape, about β…› inch thick. They don't need to be perfect circles. Rustic is the look you want.
10
Preheat
Heat a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. The pan should be very hot. Do NOT add oil to the pan. Cook the naan in a dry pan.
11
Cook First Side
Place one rolled-out naan in the hot pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until large bubbles form on the surface and the bottom has golden-brown spots.
12
Flip
Flip the naan and cook the second side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
13
Garlic Butter
Remove from the pan and immediately brush with garlic butter. Sprinkle with flaky salt and parsley if using.
14
Keep Warm
Stack the finished naan on a plate and cover tightly with aluminum foil. The steam will keep them soft.
15
Repeat
Continue with remaining dough pieces, rolling each one out just before it goes in the pan.
16
Melt Butter
In a small saucepan or microwave, melt the butter.
17
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and let it sit in the warm butter for 1-2 minutes. The residual heat will take the raw edge off the garlic.
18
Add Parsley
Stir in the chopped parsley if using.
19
Roll
Roll each ball into an oval shape, about β…› inch thick.
20
Stretch
For a teardrop shape, gently stretch one end while rolling.
21
Roll
Roll each ball into a circle, about β…› inch thick.
22
Rotate
Rotate the dough 90Β° after each pass with the rolling pin for an even circle.
23
Preheat
Heat skillet over medium-high for 2-3 minutes.
24
Cook
Cook each naan 1-2 minutes per side in a dry pan until golden-brown spots and puffy.
25
Butter
Brush with garlic butter immediately after removing.
26
Char
After cooking in the skillet, hold the naan with tongs directly over a gas flame for 5-10 seconds per side for extra char.

Baker's Percentages

Sourdough discard, unfed
38%
whole milk, warm
40%
plain Greek yogurt (full-fat)
25%
olive oil
5%
granulated sugar
3%
all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
100%
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Henry's Tip

Don't add too much flour during kneading. A slightly tacky dough produces softer naan. Dry dough makes tough flatbread.

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