Soft and Fluffy Gluten Free Naan (2024)

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Why I love this gluten free naan:

1. This is the best gluten free naan recipe. Enjoy it with just the melted butter, or add some garlic for extra flavor! This will quickly become one of your favorite recipes!
2. I tested this recipe with two gluten free flour blends.
3. This gf naan freezes easily, so you can make a big batch and then enjoy it any time. Just thaw it in your microwave oven.
4. Naan is traditionally dipped in Indian food, but I tried dipping it in my gluten free pasta sauce, and it was incredible.
5. You can use this naan as a pizza crust for flatbread pizza!

Allergen Information:

This homemade naan is gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and oat-free. Make it dairy-free by using dairy-free butter.

Ingredient Notes:

• Gluten Free Flour – I tested this recipe with my DIY Gluten Free Flour Blend (gum-free) and Cup4Cup. (Note: Cup4Cup has milk powder and isn’t suitable if you are dairy-free.) I haven’t tried other blends, but it is important to read the bag of your blend to ensure it works with yeast. Many flour blends don’t. See Gluten Free Flour Blend and Comparison below for detailed information about these blends.
• Yeast – Most yeast is gluten free, but Red Star Platinum is NOT gluten free! I used Fleischman’s Rapid Yeast to make this naan.
• Yogurt – I used plain Greek Yogurt in my recipe. Plain dairy-free yogurt also works.
• Butter – Use salted or unsalted.
• Egg – Use size large.
• Sugar – I used just a tiny bit to help activate the yeast. Honey will also work.
• Salt – Feel free to use kosher or sea salt.
• Water – When using yeast, I usually recommend using filtered water. I find chlorine affects yeast growth negatively in bread recipes.

Step 1: Add the gluten free flour, salt, and rapid yeast to a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk to blend them.

Step 2: Add the melted butter, water, yogurt, and egg to a smaller bowl and whisk to blend.

Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. See the FAQ for more details.

Step 5: Remove the plastic wrap and evaluate your dough. If your dough is really sticky, add more flour. With Cup4Cup, I had to add a lot more flour so that it wasn’t too sticky to work with.

Step 6: Break off a piece of dough and place it on a silicone mat. (You can dust it with flour if needed.)

Step 8: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Drop the rolled dough onto the skillet and cook for a few minutes. Flip the dough over. Adjust the stove temperature hotter if needed to get the charred bubble bumps.

Step 9: Melt some butter in a small microwave-safe dish. Add optional minced garlic. Use a pastry brush to brush butter over the naan, then sprinkle a little salt over the tops. Everyone will love this delicious gluten free naan! It has the same texture and flavor!

For best results, serve warm!

These are side-by-side comparisons of the two gluten free flour blends I tested. The plate on the right is made with Cup4Cup, and the plate on the right is made with my DIY Gluten Free Flour Blend.

Both blends yielded tender, fluffy, soft naan that was flavorful. The main difference seemed to be in the quantity of flour needed in the recipe. 2 1/2 cups of my gluten free flour blend weighed 406.2 grams, and the same amount of Cup4Cup weighed 343.4 grams! That is a significant weight difference!

• Cup4Cup – The texture is light and fluffy. This naan is a little more golden, and I think it is because the Cup4Cup has dried milk powder in the blend. This blend was a lot stickier, and I had to add almost half a cup of additional flour. Because of this, I reduced the total water amount by 1/4 cup. You will need to dust the silicone mat and rolling pin in flour when making gluten free naan with Cup4Cup flour.
• My DIY Flour Blend – My blend needed a lot more water than the Cup4Cup, and I think this is because it had less starch, so it uses psyllium husk instead of xanthan gum. From a cost perspective, this made it more economical to use this blend because you need less flour. I did not have to dust my silicone mat when using this blend.

Popular recipes to serve with naan:

1. Curry: Naan is often served with a variety of curries, such as Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, and vindaloo.
2. Kebabs: Grilled kebabs, such as chicken tikka or seekh kebab, pair well with naan.
3. Dips and spreads: Naan is great for dipping into sauces and spreads, such as hummus, baba ganoush, roasted eggplant dip, or tzatziki.
4. Stews and soups: Naan is a great accompaniment to hearty stews and soups, such as lentil soup or beef stew.
5. Chana masala: Chana masala, a popular Indian dish made with chickpeas, is often served with naan.
6. Biryanis: Biryanis, an Indian rice dish, is often served with naan.
7. Vegetable dishes: Vegetable dishes, such as Instant Pot Saag Paneer, aloo gobi, or baingan bharta, are often served with naan.

Can you make naan dairy-free?

Yes, you can make this naan dairy-free by using plant-based butter and dairy-free plain yogurt.

How do you store naan?

Store your naan in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Soften it by warming it in the microwave oven for 30 seconds. You can also freeze it in a zip-style freezer bag.

What is Naan, and What Do You Eat With Naan?

Naan is a popular flatbread from India that’s often served with a variety of dishes. In many cases, Indian food is gluten free, but unfortunately, the naan you find in Indian restaurants is not gluten free. This is why I am so excited about my homemade gluten free naan recipe.

Easy Gluten Free Naan

Sandi Gaertner

This gluten free naan has the perfect soft chewy inside and a crisp buttery outside. It is perfect for dipping in Indian sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 176IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg