This easy sourdough naan recipe uses sourdough starter or discard to create soft, fluffy naan with a light tangy flavor. Cooked in a skillet and made with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for wraps, dipping, and sourdough discard recipes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you have sourdough starter sitting in your kitchen, this is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to use it. This naan turns out soft, fluffy, and full of that subtle sourdough flavor—with no complicated steps.
We love making this for quick meals, wraps, or alongside dinner. It’s such a simple way to turn sourdough discard into something really special.
What It Tastes Like
- Soft and pillowy texture
- Slight tang from sourdough starter
- Lightly golden with crisp edges
- Perfect for dipping, wraps, or serving warm
Equipment Needed
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rolling pin
- Large skillet or flat pan
- Spatula
- Clean work surface
Ingredients
Sourdough Naan Ingredients
- ½ cup sourdough starter or discard
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for frying)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cups regular all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
Instructions
- Make the dough:
In a large bowl, mix sourdough starter (or discard), warm water, and yogurt. Add olive oil and salt, then mix in the flour until a dough forms. - Ferment:
Shape into a mound, cover, and let sit in a warm spot for 6–8 hours. - Divide:
Once fermented, flour your hands and divide dough into 12 balls. - Roll:
Roll each dough ball on a floured surface to about ⅛–¼ inch thick. - Cook:
Heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Cook each piece for 30–45 seconds, until bubbles form and golden spots appear. Flip and cook the other side. - Repeat & Serve:
Remove from the skillet and repeat this process (oiling the pan, rolling the naan, frying naan) until all of the dough is used. You will have 12 beautiful golden naan.
Serve warm with butter, herbs, or use for wraps and meals.
Helpful Tips
- You can use active starter or discard—both work great
- Letting it ferment longer will deepen the flavor slightly
- Don’t roll too thick or it won’t cook evenly
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning while still getting golden spots
Notes from Jill
- This is one of my favorite ways to use sourdough discard
- Perfect for wraps, flatbread pizzas, or serving alongside dinner
- You can brush with garlic butter or herbs for extra flavor
FAQs
Yes! This recipe works great with discard or active starter.
Yes, you can let it ferment up to 8 hours for more flavor.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave with a damp paper towel.
To freeze:
Allow the naan to cool completely after cooking. Stack the naan with small pieces of parchment paper between each piece. Place in an airtight freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 2–3 months.
Yes! Check out my classic homemade naan recipe that uses yeast or baking powder here!
Sourdough Naan
Ingredients
Soughdough Naan Ingredients
- ½ cup sourdough starter or discard
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- ½ cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for frying
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cup regular all purpose flour plus more for rolling
Instructions
How to Make Sourdough Naan
- Begin by mixing ½ cup of active sourdough starter or discard with warm water and yogurt. Add the olive oil and salt. Then add the flour and mix until a dough forms. Form into a mound, cover, and let it sit in a warm spot in your kitchen for 6 to 8 hours.
- Once the dough has fermented, use floured hands to divide and shape it into 12 balls.
- Bring a large flat skillet with olive oil to medium heat. Once the oil is hot, roll a dough ball out on a floured surface (¼-1/8 inch thick) and immediately place it into the skillet. Cook for 30-45 seconds or until golden spots form on the bottom and bubbles form on top. Flip and cook on the other side for the same amount of time.
- Remove from the skillet and repeat this process (oiling the pan, rolling the naan, frying naan) until all of the dough is used. You will have 12 beautiful golden naan.
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