Vegan Naan Bread No Yeast No Oil

I love making easier and simple plant-based bread recipes, like I did for my 2-Ingredient Bread or Sweet Potato Bread Rolls. What I particularly like is to make versions of the classic recipes without any yeast and with only plant-based ingredients. This vegan naan bread with no yeast is a terrific recipe for all your curries as it’s both soft, flavorsome, and makes a great sauce catcher for your favorite Indian meal!

Ingredients and Substitutions

The ingredients you need to make this naan breads are:

All-Purpose Flour – classic wheat flour or white spelt flour works the best in this recipe. The recipe won’t work with almond flour or coconut flour. Learn how to properly measure flour. Non-Dairy Yogurt – or non-dairy milk at room temperature combined with non-dairy high-fat milk like canned coconut milk or soy milk. Baking Powder – or half the amount of baking soda. This helps raise the naan bread without yeast. Salt – optional.

How To Make Vegan Naan Bread With No Yeast

Most vegan naan bread recipes call for yeast. While yeast is a great ingredient for making fluffy naan bread, there are other options to make this Indian pan bread recipe without yeast or Greek yogurt. You don’t need fancy tools to make this vegan naan recipe. If you have a stand mixer, you can use it with the hook attachment.

Flavoring Options

This easy naan bread recipe has no yeast flavor, and therefore, you can find this Indian flatbread recipe bland in flavor. To boost your vegan naan bread flavor, you can add one or 2 of the ingredients below to flavor the dough:

Garlic – You can add 2 fresh crushed garlic cloves or 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder into the dough. This is the best way to create a tasty vegan garlic naan bread. Fenugreek Seeds – This is the most flavorsome Indian spice to add to your dough. Add 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds or 1/4 teaspoon of fenugreek powder. Nutritional Yeast – Add 1 tablespoon into the dough for a cheesy flavor. Vegan Cheese – You can use this recipe to make vegan cheese naan. First, roll the dough into a circle, then add grated vegan cheese in the center and gather the sides of the dough to stick them together and encase the cheese. Press to release any air stuck in the dough, then roll gently to flatten.

Serving Suggestions

This naan bread recipe is the perfect bread to accompany any Indian curry or other creamy dishes like:

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Expert Tips

For a softer texture, let the dough rest for up to an hour instead of just 15-30 minutes. If you don’t have vegan yogurt, use equal parts unsweetened plant-based milk mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice as a substitute. Add minced garlic or garlic powder to the dough for a flavorful garlic naan variation. For a whole wheat version, replace half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Brush the naan with a mixture of melted vegan butter and minced fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for added flavor. If the dough is too sticky, add flour gradually. If it’s too dry, add small amounts of water or plant-based milk. Use a cast-iron skillet for cooking if available, as it retains heat well and can create a nice char. For a slightly puffy naan, cover the pan with a lid for the first minute of cooking. Cook the naan just before serving for the best texture, as they tend to harden as they cool. For a sweeter version, add a tablespoon of sugar to the dough and serve with cinnamon-sugar butter. If you have leftovers, reheat them in a hot, dry pan or wrapped in foil in the oven to restore softness.