4 Ways Naan Can Elevate Any Dinner – Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads (2024)

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Whether it’s lunch, dinner or even dessert, the number of dishes that can be made around naan are countless, but have you considered naan on its own?

The timeless taste of Stonefire® Naan is a welcome addition to any dining table. Perfect on its own – buttery, fluffy, with a hint of smokiness – consider serving it by itself on its own plate as a complementary side to other dishes, as a warm-up to the main course, or tear it up into a few pieces for dips, soups and more.

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Pre-Dinner Snack

Last-minute dinner guests? No problem. Just like at your favorite restaurant, why not warm up some naan for the table to snack on? Brush it with a bit of oil or serve it with some oil for guests to dip themselves. Add your own dried herbs to emulsify the oil – otherwise just heat up our Stonefire® Roasted Garlic Naan as a garlic bread alternative. It’ll be a big hit at the table.

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Side Bread

Traditionally with Indian food, naan (or other various Indian breads) is served as an accompaniment to curry, chutney, saag paneers, etc. to scoop the contents of your meal up. In Italy, bread is served with your meal, and used to scoop the remaining pasta sauce from the bowl (‘fare la scarpetta’). Serving chili, stew or a saucy pasta – like this one? Bring out the Stonefire® Naan for the family to enjoy.

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Dipping Bread

From charcuterie boards to cheesy artichoke dips – Stonefire® Naan Dippers® are made for these snacking and dipping! Soft and fluffy these Bite-sized naan are always good to have on hand to create a deliciously unique appetizer.

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Between Wine, Beer or Spirit Tastings

Doing a wine, beer or spirits tasting? Consider serving Stonefire® Naan with some fruit and olives as a snack in between tastings. It’ll help set the tone for the next tasting, and you’ll appreciate the small snack so that there’s no crossover of flavors!

4 Ways Naan Can Elevate Any Dinner – Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads (2024)

FAQs

How to make Stonefire naan taste better? ›

Brush it with a bit of oil or serve it with some oil for guests to dip themselves. Add your own dried herbs to emulsify the oil – otherwise just heat up our Stonefire® Roasted Garlic Naan as a garlic bread alternative. It'll be a big hit at the table.

Is Stonefire naan supposed to be refrigerated? ›

How should I store Stonefire® flatbreads? We recommend storing in the freezer ,to maintain freshness, if you are not going to consume immediately.

What makes naan special? ›

It resembles pita bread but unlike pita, it has yogurt, milk, sometimes eggs or butter which makes it softer than the pita bread. Our bakers shape it into a ball and slap it on the walls of our tandoor (clay oven). Traditional Naan consists of flour, salt, yeast and yogurt to make a smooth and elastic dough.

How to warm up stonefire naan? ›

Better Served Warm: Remove Naan from packaging. Spritz with water before heating. Once warmed, lightly brush with olive oil or butter. 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 2-3 minutes.

Are naan breads unhealthy? ›

While it may contain more carbs and sugars, it earns its reputation as a healthy alternative with its relatively generous amounts of protein and fiber. Despite its high carb content, naan can be considered a more nutrient-dense alternative to white bread and pita.

Can you eat naan with pasta? ›

Stonefire® Garlic Naan, with delicious fire-roasted garlic and a hint of cilantro is the perfect side for this simple and savoury pasta dish.

Can you eat naan bread cold? ›

Yes, they are safe. The reason why warming up is recommended is simply taste and texture: When cool, they are more rigid, dry and crumbly, warmed up they become soft and more pleasant to eat. So if you are just hungry, start nibbling.

How is naan typically eaten? ›

How to eat. Tear the bread with your hands into bite-sized pieces and use it to scoop up food and put it in your mouth.

How to eat chicken with naan? ›

Warm the naan until soft and pliable using the oven, grill, or microwave. Arrange the lettuce, red onion, cucumber, and tomatoes on half of each naan. Place the chicken from 1-2 skewers on top. Drizzle with roasted red pepper tahini sauce and garnish with cilantro and mint before serving.

Do you eat naan with hummus? ›

Serve naan bread with Greek hummus.

Spread Greek hummus over freshly made naan bread. Decorate with laminated asparagus, peas crumbled feta cheese and some mint leaves.

Can I freeze Stonefire naan? ›

Our naan, mini naan, Naan Dippers®, pizza and flatbread can all be frozen for up to one year to preserve freshness. When you're ready to use, allow flatbreads to thaw to room temperature and use as you would normally.

Why can't you reheat naan bread? ›

However, when reheating in the oven, you want to be careful so that the naan bread does not become overly crisp and dry out. Also, you want to make sure to not heat the naan bread for longer than required. That said, it is easy to reheat naan bread in the oven, as it restores the fluffy texture.

Does Stonefire naan have egg in it? ›

INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, ASCORBIC ACID ADDED AS A DOUGH CONDITIONER, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID), BUTTERMILK (NONFAT MILK, DRY BUTTERMILK, BACTERIAL CULTURE), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR, EGGS, SUGAR, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID ...

How do you make frozen naan taste better? ›

This method is so versatile that it can also be used when you don't have access to a microwave. For frozen naan, simply add moisture and use the broiler oven for three minutes on high for both sides, achieving a delicious result that's the next best thing to a tandoor-cooked naan.

Why do you sprinkle water on naan bread? ›

You sprinkle water to keep the naan bread soft. Naan bread will naturally stiffen when not eaten straight from the pan, so eat it as soon as you possibly can.

How to serve store-bought naan? ›

Place Naan on a baking tray, brush with olive oil and sprinkle with the cheese. Heat according to package instructions. Remove from oven and top with the chili flakes and fresh Thyme. Serve warm as a side bread with your favorite soups and salads.

Why do you put yogurt in naan bread? ›

Naan has a thicker, fluffier texture because it is made with yogurt. Pita is thinner bread made with less ingredients (flour, water, salt, etc) and no yogurt. Naan is cooked in a skillet while Pita is usually baked at very high temperatures in the oven.

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