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Vanilla naan bread served
Sweet vanilla-infused naan bread, perfect for dessert

Sweet Vanilla Naan Bread

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Cakes and Desserts
Naan bread's fundamentally neutral flavour profile is an excellent canvas for experimentation. This version crosses the line between side dish and dessert: the vanilla and sugar enclosed in the dough caramelise in the hot pan, creating a fragrant, sweet flatbread. The essence of the technique is that sweetness is not just mixed into the dough but also locked between layers, so you get a more intense flavour experience with every bite. Perfect accompaniment to a spicy chai tea or a scoop of ice cream.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 290 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Non-stick frying pan
  • Brush

Allergen Information

⚠️ Gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the flour, dried yeast, caster sugar and salt in a bowl.

Tip: Thanks to modern technology, dried yeast doesn't always need blooming; it can be mixed directly into flour if fine-grained (instant).
2 ✓

Mix the yoghurt with the lukewarm water, oil and vanilla extract, then pour into the flour mixture.

Tip: Premixing liquids ensures the vanilla flavour reaches everywhere evenly in the dough.
3 ✓

Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and prove in a warm place for 60 minutes.

Tip: Proving is good if your finger mark disappears slowly from the dough, rather than springing back immediately.
4 ✓

Divide the dough into 6 parts, form balls. Roll them out into slightly oval shapes.

Tip: Flour the board thinly so it doesn't stick.
5 ✓

Sprinkle the centre of the rolled doughs with vanilla sugar, fold the dough in half, then roll out again gently.

Tip: With this method (laminating), the sugar gets inside the dough, where it melts to form a sweet layer.
6 ✓

Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Cook the naans for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown spots appear.

Tip: Since the dough is sugary, it needs lower heat than plain naan, otherwise the sugar turns bitter on the outside before the inside cooks.
7 ✓

Brush the hot naans immediately with the melted butter.

Tip: Butter adds shine and keeps the crust soft.

Recipe FAQ

The sugar burnt on the dough surface.
Sugary doughs brown (caramelise) faster. Bake at a slightly lower temperature and turn more frequently.
Can I use vanilla aroma?
Yes, but real vanilla (extract or pod) gives a much more complex, floral taste.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Plain flour
  • 7 g Dried yeast
  • 20 g Caster sugar (for dough)
  • 4 g Salt
  • 120 g Natural yoghurt
  • 100 ml Lukewarm water
  • 15 ml Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 20 g Vanilla sugar (for filling)
  • 20 g Butter (melted)