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The Very Best Gluten Free Garlic Naan Recipe

This soft, fluffy Gluten-Free Garlic Naan is made with gluten-free bread flour, yogurt, and a touch of garlic for an easy skillet naan recipe that delivers authentic flavor—without the gluten. Topped with rich garlic butter and cooked until perfectly golden, it’s a must-try for anyone following a gluten-free diet.
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Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Yield8 pieces

Equipment

INGREDIENTS

Garlic Naan
  • 1 c warm water
  • 2 1/2 tsp yeast
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 c yogurt (unsweetened, unflavored)
  • 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 2 c Gluten Free Bread Flour
  • 2 tsp psyllium husk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 -1 tsp salt
Garlic Butter Topping
  • 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 4 tbsp butter (melted)

INSTRUCTIONS

Garlic Naan
  • Combine the warm water, yeast and honey together in a large bowl. Mix together until the yeast is dissolved. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes, until the yeast is frothy.
    (If the yeast does not activate, discard and test again with fresh yeast).
  • Mix in the egg, oil, yogurt, and crushed garlic until combined.
  • Add in the gluten free bread flour, psyllium husk, baking powder, and salt. Mix together using a spoon, or your hands, until a shaggy dough forms.
    Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it to make the dough smooth, round, and sturdy. The dough may be a little bit sticky. If it sticks to your hands too much, sprinkle a little bit more flour on top until it comes together.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and rest it in the fridge for one hour. The dough will rise.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and use a knife or bench scraper to divide the dough into 8 pieces. Shape each piece of dough into a loose ball.
  • Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll each piece of dough into a roughly 6"x6" oval.
  • As you roll out the dough, place a cast iron skillet on the stove over Medium-High heat. Don't add oil to the skillet. You want to get it nice and hot.
  • Working one naan at a time, place the naan on the cast iron skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the bottom is browned. If your pan is hot enough, you'll also see bubbles form on the surface of the dough.
  • Flip over and cook for 2 more minutes, until the naan has brown spots on both sides.
  • Remove the naan from the skillet and place on a plate. Cover with a towel to keep it warm.
  • Repeat will all of the naan.
Garlic Butter Topping
  • Place the garlic and butter in a small bowl or ramekin, and melt in the microwave or in a skillet on top of the stove.
  • Brush both sides of the hot naan with the garlic butter topping. Serve warm.