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Close-up handheld photo of soft sourdough discard naan bread with melted butter and charred spots.

Sourdough Discard Naan: The Ultimate Soft and Charred Flatbread Recipe

This Sourdough Discard Naan is incredibly soft, pillowy, and features authentic charred bubbles. Brushed with glistening melted butter and fresh cilantro, it's the perfect way to use your sourdough starter discard for a rustic side dish.
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Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion, Indian-inspired
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup (240ml) Sourdough Discard Unfed starter
  • 3 cups (375g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Full-Fat Greek Yogurt Plain
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Warm Water 105°F
  • 1 tsp (5g) Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp (6g) Fine Sea Salt
  • 4 tbsp (56g) Melted Butter Unsalted
  • 2 tbsp (5g) Fresh Cilantro Finely chopped
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Flakes For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Essential for high-heat charring.
  • 1 Rolling Pin For flattening the dough.
  • 1 Pastry Brush For applying the butter glaze.

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and fine salt in a large bowl.
  2. Stir together sourdough discard, yogurt, and warm water.
  3. Incorporate wet into dry, then knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until supple.
  4. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rest for 60 minutes.
Shaping and Cooking
  1. Cut dough into 8 pieces and roll into balls.
  2. Roll into 1/4 inch thick ovals and hand-stretch the edges for a rustic look.
  3. Cook in a dry, hot cast iron skillet for 45 seconds until large bubbles form and bottom is charred.
  4. Flip and cook for 30-60 more seconds until both sides have golden-brown charred bubbles.
Finishing
  1. Immediately brush with melted butter, sprinkle with cilantro and sea salt flakes.

Notes

Ensure the skillet is very hot to get the best bubble formation.
Stack the hot naan under a towel to keep them soft and pillowy.