Homemade Vegan Garlic Naan Bread

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegan butter
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dry yeast
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3/4 cups water (180 ml)
• 2 cups flour (270 grams)
• 1 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp coconut yogurt
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   To a bowl, add 1 tsp dry yeast...: To a bowl, add 1 tsp dry yeast and 1 tsp sugar. Pour in 3/4 cups of luke-warm water. Cover the bowl with a cloth or napkin and let sit 10 minutes, so the yeast activates.

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   To the bowl now add 2 cups of...: To the bowl now add 2 cups of flour, 1 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp baking powder, 3 tbsp of coconut yogurt, and 3 tbsp of olive oil. Using a wooden spoon, mix the ingredients together, then continue kneading the dough with your hands for about 2-3 minutes, until the dough is smooth and soft. If your dough is sticky, add a sprinkle of flour.

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   Once your dough is kneaded, place it back...: Once your dough is kneaded, place it back in the bowl, cover it with a napkin, and let rise for about 30 minutes.

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   After about half an hour, transfer the dough...: After about half an hour, transfer the dough to your counter or working surface and divide it into 8 parts, roughly the same size, and shape them into balls.

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   Now heat a pan with a thick bottom...: Now heat a pan with a thick bottom (we recommend a cast iron pan for this). Take a ball of dough and roll it out into a circle. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to your pan and cook on medium heat until bubbles start appearing in your dough and the bottom of the bread cooks up to a golden-brown color. Now flip the naan bread over and cook another minute or two on the other side.

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   Remove the naan bread from the pan and...: Remove the naan bread from the pan and transfer it to a warm plate, covering it up with a napkin. This will ensure your naan bread stays warm and soft.

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   Repeat with the rest of the dough balls.

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   To serve, in a pan melt vegan butter...: To serve, in a pan melt vegan butter and heat it slowly. Once melted, add finely minced garlic and parsley and cook on low for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in olive oil. Brush the naan bread with this garlic butter sauce or serve on the side in a small bowl.