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Date naan bread served
Dried fruit stuffed into sweet naan dough, with soft interior and crispy edge

Sweet Date Stuffed Naan Bread

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Cakes and Desserts
The date is 'the bread of the desert', with an extremely high natural sugar content. When filled into naan dough, the dates melt during baking, becoming almost jam-like inside the bread. This version is recommended specifically as a dessert or to accompany cheese.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet
  • Rolling pin

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and squeeze completely dry.

Tip: Hydration makes them soft so they meld with the dough.
2 ✓

Prepare the dough: flour, yeast, salt, sugar, yogurt, water, oil. Knead and let rise for 1 hour.

Tip: Sugar is food for the yeast, salt is for flavor – don't skip either.
3 ✓

Fill the dough balls with the dates, seal, and roll out into ovals.

Tip: Work on a floured board so the sugary filling doesn't stick.
4 ✓

Bake in a hot skillet until blistered on both sides. Brush with butter while still hot.

Tip: Butter adds shine and softens the crust.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the dough tear?
The date pieces were too large or hard. It is important to chop them finely and soak them so they are soft.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Warm Water
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Pitted Dates (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Melted Butter