This Mozzarella Pesto Naan (no-yeast) is a delicious flatbread recipe stuffed with pesto and mozzarella cheese. It’s a super simple snack that can be made in a skillet or on a grill. The bread only takes about 30 minutes of actual hands-on time and you can prepare it in advance.
Start by making the dough using a mixer with the dough hook attached. Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and shape into buns. Lightly brush the surface of each bun with olive oil. Cover with loose plastic, and leave to rest for at least 1 hour. Flatten the dough portions. Place some pesto in the center of half of them and spread it out a little without breaking the dough. Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top of the pesto and cover with another piece of dough, joining the edges well and taking care that the filling does not escape. Cook the naan slowly on a skillet or grill over low heat until the dough is dry and the loaves are golden brown. Repeat on both sides, allowing time for the dough to cook well.
To make my Mozzarella Pesto Naan (no-yeast), you will need the following ingredients:
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attached, combine 5-5½ cups of all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. In a separate medium bowl, mix ½ cup of plain yogurt, 1 egg, ¼ cup of olive oil, and 1½ cups of warm water. Mix and pour into a well in the center of the flour mixture.
Start mixing the dough at low/medium speed for about 5 minutes, until a smooth dough forms that sticks around the hook. If the dough is too wet, add a tablespoon of extra flour.
Divide the dough into 10 equal sized dough balls on a floured work surface. Arrange the dough balls on a plate dusted with flour.
Lightly brush the top of each dough ball with olive oil. Cover the buns loosely with plastic wrap, and leave to rest for 1 hour.
Divide each bun into two pieces.
Flatten half of the dough portions. Place one tablespoon of pesto in the center of each one and spread it out a little using the back of a spoon. Take care not to break the dough. Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top. Cover each one with another piece of dough. Join the edges while taking care that the filling does not escape.
Heat the skillet or grill and brush it with olive oil.
Add the bread to the skillet or grill and cook slowly over low heat until the dough is dry and the outside is golden brown. Repeat on the other side.
Serve warm.
My Mozzarella Pesto Naan (no-yeast) recipe is a delicious simple to make a savory snack. Try it soon and make sure you tag #cookmerecipes in your bread posts.
So easy, kids loved.
Delicious! I made this for a family gathering, and everyone raved about it! The pesto and mozzarella meld beautifully, creating a flavor explosion. Plus, it was super easy to whip up—even my kids helped! We’ll absolutely be making this again!
This recipe is simply amazing. I made these naan for a family movie night, and everyone loved them. The kids couldn't get enough of the gooey cheese and flavorful pesto. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Délicieux. J'ai essayé cette recette pour un dîner en famille et tout le monde a adoré. C'est rapide et facile à réaliser, parfait quand on a peu de temps. L'association du pesto et de la mozzarella dans un naan est exquiste. Je vais le refaire sans hésiter!
Superb! I made this naan for a cozy night in, and it was so easy and delish. The combo of pesto and mozzarella is a game changer. Will def make it again.
Epic!
Simply amazing dish!
Delish! Made this naan for a family game night and it was a huge hit! Super easy and everyone loved the cheesy pesto goodness. Will def make again!
I made the Mozzarella Pesto Naan last weekend for a family picnic. It was super easy and everyone loved them, especially the kids. Will deffo make again soon!
Made this naan for a picnic; everyone loved the cheesy pesto goodness we shared.
This Naan is just so chill! My kids and I made it together, and it was super easy. The pesto and mozzarella combo is next level. I'll be making this again for sure when we have friends over!
Superb, quick, snack!
Made this naan when we had fam over. It was super quick and delish! Everyone loved the gooey mozzarella and zesty pesto. It totally made my day to see them enjoy it. Def my go-to snack now!
Simply amazing bread. I made these last weekend for our family game night. Everyone loved the cheesy filling and easy-to-make dough. Perfect for sharing and so flavorful.
Fantastic! Made it for a picnic, my friends devoured it instantly—the cheesy goodness of this naan brought us all together!
