Some days I really feel like cooking. Different days, we eat Naan Pizza and nobody is ever upset.
Naan bread pizza is topped and baked like common pizza, but it surely swaps naan bread for the pizza crust.
It’s a superb backup possibility for nights once you want good meals quick, however that’s not the one motive to make it. (The identical is true of English Muffin Pizza.)
Naan pizza intrinsically satisfies, in that particular method solely the meals closest to our hearts can (pizza; Air Fryer Grilled Cheese; the Final Creamy Mac and Cheese from The Well Plated Cookbook; [insert your favorite comfort food here]).
Naan vs. Pizza Dough
Naan and pizza dough have many similarities, however they don’t seem to be the identical.
- Naan is product of flour, yogurt, water, and a leavening agent—both baking soda or yeast. Pizza dough (like my Whole Wheat Pizza Dough) is usually comprised of flour, water, salt, olive oil, and yeast (standard or sourdough).
- Since there’s dairy in naan, it tends to be denser than pizza dough.
- Each pizza dough and naan crisp up within the oven, making a scrumptious crust for pizzas.
Though naan is straightforward to make from scratch (see this Homemade Naan for a recipe), after I’m making naan pizza, I desire to make use of already baked, packaged naan to hurry issues alongside.
- For this recipe, I made Stonefire naan pizza (Stonefire is the model of naan most available at our retailer); be at liberty to make use of a unique model.
- Whichever kind of naan you utilize, don’t skip toasting it within the oven first. This creates an at-home tandoori naan pizza (a tandoor is a kind of oven) with a pleasant, crisp crust.
The way to Make Naan Pizza
Beneath is a recipe for margarita naan pizza, however it’s merely a place to begin.
Use this recipe as a base for any of your favourite toppings, or let every diner customise their very own for a choose-your-own naan pizza journey.
The Substances
- Naan. Naan bread acts as a beautiful clean canvas for home made pizzas. It turns into completely crisp within the oven, so it could actually maintain as much as any of your favourite toppings.
Tip!
- We discovered that 1 regular-sized naan bread was excellent for a single serving.
- You would additionally use a number of of the mini naan to create servings, or use them for scrumptious little appetizers. (The mini naan work nicely if you wish to strive a number of completely different toppings.)
- In case your retailer has garlic-flavored naan, you can provide it a strive too!
- Ready Sauce. Choose your favourite ready purple sauce or pesto to behave as a base in your pizza.
- Italian Seasoning. Whereas non-obligatory, we love the earthy, herby taste that it provides.
- Mozzarella. The final word cheese for a pizza. It turns into ooey-gooey, tacky perfection.
- Parmesan. A bathe of Parmesan provides further cheesiness, nuttiness, and saltiness.
- Salt + Crimson Pepper Flakes. Salt helps all of the flavors pop, and purple pepper flakes give the pizza a touch of spice.
- Basil. You gained’t remorse topping your pizza with recent basil! Its taste pairs splendidly with the opposite pizza toppings.
The Instructions
- Bake the naan straight on the oven grate for two minutes at 450 levels F, then flip and bake for an additional 3 minutes.
- High with sauce.
- Add the Mozzarella.
- Add the Parmesan and another desired toppings.
- Bake the naan pizza for an additional 3 minutes, till the cheese melts. End with salt, purple pepper flakes, and basil. DIG IN!
Naan Pizza Topping Concepts
Hold it easy with margarita naan pizza, go wild with Grilled Naan Pizza with Strawberry Chicken and Avocado, or strive one among these combos:
- Veggies. For flavorful, wholesome toppings, strive Roasted Red Peppers, Grilled Eggplant, or Roasted Broccoli. Veggies are great toppings whether or not you select to make a naan pizza vegetarian or not.
- Meat. Whether or not you go basic with a pepperoni naan pizza, strive a prosciutto naan pizza, add diced Air Fryer Meatballs to your pizza, or spice issues up with a Buffalo Chicken Pizza, meat toppings are at all times a crowd-pleaser.
- Sautéed Veggies. Easy Sautéed Mushrooms or diced Sautéed Brussels Sprouts are scrumptious on pizza (PSA: you MUST do that Brussels Sprouts Bacon Pizza).
- Garlic. Roasted Garlic makes all the things higher!
- Cheese. Mess around with completely different cheeses. We love utilizing burrata for Burrata Pizza, ricotta for Ricotta Pizza, or cheddar for Beet Cheddar Apple Pizza.
- Carbonara. My Carbonara Pizza is enjoyable, tasty, and at all times successful!
- Asparagus. By no means tried asparagus on pizza? This toppings from this delicious Asparagus Pizza is value a strive.
- Indian Naan Pizza. Take inspiration from my Paneer Tikka Masala, and high your pizza with paneer and Indian spices.
Storage Suggestions
- To Retailer. Refrigerate leftover pizza in an hermetic storage container for as much as 3 days.
- To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers on a baking sheet within the oven at 350 levels F or within the microwave.
- To Freeze. Freeze pizza in an hermetic freezer-safe storage container for as much as 3 months. Let thaw in a single day within the fridge earlier than reheating.
Meal Prep Tip
As much as 1 day upfront, prep any pizza toppings you’re planning to make use of (wash and lower veggies, shred cheeses, or cook dinner meat).
What to Serve with Naan Pizza
Advisable Instruments to Make this Recipe
- Tongs. Tongs are a straightforward option to flip the naan whereas they’re baking.
- Baking Sheet. Good for making these naan pizzas.
- Cheese Grater. Freshly grated cheese is one of the best for home made pizza.
The Finest Baking Sheet
With practically countless makes use of, these baking sheets are vital kitchen instrument. These are heavy-duty and long-lasting.
Skip calling supply—naan bread pizza is quicker, higher for you, and only some components away!
Regularly Requested Questions
Except for the classics like purple pizza sauce and Basil Pesto, you may get inventive with different sauces you’re keen on. Barbecue Sauce (BBQ hen naan pizza sounds delish!), Avocado Pesto, or Alfredo sauce (take inspiration from my Chicken Alfredo Bake) can be tasty.
With a purpose to make this recipe gluten free, you’ll have to discover a gluten free naan model at your grocery retailer or put together a home made naan with gluten free flour.
These naan pizzas are excellent for a celebration! You need to use mini naan and put together quite a lot of topping choices in your company, permitting them to strive a number of varieties. You would additionally create a toppings station, affording your company the chance to pick out toppings as they please and put together their very own distinctive naan pizza.
- 2 naan breads about 8-inches every, or 4 mini naan breads (bought or Homemade Naan)
- 1/2 cup ready pizza sauce or pesto
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning non-obligatory
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Pinch kosher salt or flaky sea salt
- Pinch purple pepper flakes
- 8 recent basil leaves
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover pizza in an hermetic storage container for as much as 3 days.
- TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers on a baking sheet within the oven at 350 levels F or within the microwave.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze pizza in an hermetic freezer-safe storage container for as much as 3 months. Let thaw in a single day within the fridge earlier than reheating.
Serving: 1(of two)Energy: 579kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 25gFats: 24gSaturated Fats: 10gPolyunsaturated Fats: 1gMonounsaturated Fats: 4gLdl cholesterol: 59mgPotassium: 242mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 776IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 421mgIron: 1mg
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