Vegan Naan Bread Recipe No Yeast

Vegan Naan that contains no yeast, no yogurt and cooks right on your stovetop! Say what? Packed with flavor and loaded with savory garlic, this quick naan recipe requires only 7 ingredients, is easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes. Low calorie, low fat, 4 ingredients, and the best you'll ever sink your teeth into (just read the comments)!

. And, guess what? You don't have to sit there for 2 hours waiting for the dough to rise. This quick naan recipe calls for baking powder and requires only a 10-minute rest and rise.

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Step 4. Using your hands, knead the dough for several minutes. Add water, a little at a time, as needed, until the right consistency has been reached. Keep in mind the dough should be very sticky but not wet or runny.

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Because there's no yeast in the recipe, once the dough if formed, cover it with a towel on your cutting board for 10 minutes. That's enough time for the baking powder to kick in.

Vegan naan can be stored in your refrigerator when individually wrapped and placed in an air-tight container for up to 7 days.

You sure can. Just make sure to wrap each ball separately in plastic wrap before placing in the freezer. When you want to eat them, remove and all them to defrost overnight. If you're not cooking right away in the morning, keep wrapped and place in refrigerator.

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The dough balls should last in the freezer for up to 3 months, as long as they are wrapped appropriately and freezer burn has not affected them.

Yes and no. Because this naan recipe doesn't use yeast, you need a little baking powder to encourage your naan to be pillow-like puffy. But, if you don't have baking powder, you can substitute with baking soda.

Although bread flour works best, you can replace with spelt flour or gluten-free flour. However, for best results, avoid using almond flour or coconut flour.

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Yes, indeed you can. My recipe requires no yeast, but I do use a rising agent, baking powder, instead. When using baking powder, you only have to let the dough sit for 10 minutes. Easy peasy!

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Serving: 1 piece | Calories: 170 kcal | Carbohydrates: 32 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 2 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 407 mg | Potassium: 109 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 54 mg | Iron: 1 mgThis easy Naan Recipe without yeast is made with basic pantry ingredients for a show-stopping treat any night of the week. It's a super quick, soft and fluffy Indian flatbread best served warm to scoop up curries, kebabs and more.

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Naan is one of those life luxuries that needs no introduction. It's a favorite when hubby and I are looking to splurge, and my girls go crazy for it!

Which is why I love this easy naan recipe with no yeast that can be made any time the craving strikes! We use it as the utensil to scoop up tasty curries, kebabs and tandoori tikka. And I know your family will love it too!

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Use this recipe for a no yeast naan, and make a pillowy soft plain or butter naan, or add a simple topping and transform it into garlic naan without yeast!

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Naan is an Indian flatbread that is popular throughout the Indian sub continent. Traditionally it is cooked in a clay oven called

Fun fact: The word 'Naan' itself refers to a type of bread, therefore, calling it naan bread is technically not required. But even still, it is a popular custom in the United States and other parts of the world.

I consider this instant naan because it's ready to cook in half the time it takes for a traditional naan recipe with yeast. This is mostly due to the fact that there is no waiting around for the yeast to activate and proof.

Gluten Free Naan (vegan Flatbread)

All it takes is a handful of pantry ingredients to make naan in your home kitchen! In addition to sugar, salt, water and olive oil, here's what you need:

It's so easy to make this recipe vegan by swapping out the dairy yogurt for a nut-based yogurt such as cashew or almond milk yogurt.

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There is also the option of coconut yogurt (which makes it nut free!), but this will impart a slightly sweet coconut flavor.

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This homemade naan recipe is pretty versatile. My girls like the plain butter version, but hubby and I enjoy the extra finesse of garlic naan. This instant naan recipe is best used in the following ways:

When I have some leftover naan in the fridge, I use it as the base for pizza. Here are two personal favorites - Paneer Naan Pizza and Keema Naan Pizza!

Freezer: Place in a plastic freezer storage bag with squares of parchment between each piece, push out all the air, label, date and freeze for up to 1 month.

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Reheat: Place in a 350 degree oven or preheated skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until warmed through. There is no need to thaw the naan from frozen, just add a few minutes to the reheating time.

If you do not want to use yeast or baking powder, there needs to be the right balance of baking soda and acid to achieve a proper rise. The general rule of thumb - use ¼ teaspoon baking soda for every 1 teaspoon baking powder and add 1 teaspoon lemon juice to the recipe.

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This easy no yeast Naan Recipe is a super quick and makes soft and fluffy Indian flatbread best served warm to scoop up curries and chutneys.

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Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates based on 6 large naan. If you are following any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.

Calories: 217 kcal | Carbohydrates: 34 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 11 mg | Sodium: 474 mg | Potassium: 136 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 140 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 52 mg | Iron: 2 mg

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