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How to freeze homemade naan (easy step-by-step guide)

This post will show you two easy ways to freeze homemade naan or other flatbreads to keep them fresh for longer and includes easy freezing tips and tricks! Plus this step-by-step guide also covers how to defrost and reheat naan and other flatbreads from frozen. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Flatbreads, Freezing flatbreads, Naan
Cuisine: All cuisines, American, European, Indian
Servings: 1 as desired
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Sonia

Ingredients

  • Naans or flatbreads (as many as desired, freeze in packs of 6-8)
  • Aluminum foil or aluminium foil
  • Parchment paper/baking paper or cling film/plastic wrap
  • Labels optional
  • Sellotape or Scotch tape optional

Instructions

Method 1 – using parchment paper/baking paper

  • Roll out foil and place on worktop, place naan onto foil.
  • Place a sheet of baking paper/parchment paper on top of the naan, you can remove any extra baking paper around the flatbread (that is not directly covering the flatbread) (using scissors or by ripping the paper).
  • Add the next naan on top of the baking/parchment paper, so it is directly on top of the first naan.
  • Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining naans (as required). As you stack the naans continue to cut any excess baking/parchment paper so only the naan is covered. Add the final naan.
  • Fold the foil over the stacked naans and cut enough foil to cover all flatbreads.
  • Seal the packed naans with foil and stick the label on top of the packed flatbreads using Sellotape/scotch tape. If desired, you can place into a freezer/plastic bag (or ziploc bag) or airtight containers. Transfer in the freezer.

Method 2 – using plastic wrap/cling film

  • Wrap each naan using plastic wrap/cling film.
  • Stack the naans and wrap with aluminium foil.
  • Seal the packed naans with foil and stick the label on top of the packed flatbreads using Sellotape/scotch tape. If desired, you can place into a freezer bag. Transfer in the freezer.

Notes

  1. Allow to come to room temperature: Before packing and transferring the flatbreads into the freezer, allow them to come to room temperature. This will prevent any steam or moisture from entering the packed flatbreads. 
  2. Avoid transferring the flatbreads in the fridge: many flatbreads (including paratha, naan or roti) can stick together when stacked and refrigerated. Once you have made your flatbreads, try to leave them at room temperature or slightly warmer as it will be easier for them to stay separated. If you stack them (without parchment paper) in the fridge they are likely to stick together. 
  3. Make in advance: this technique is a great way to store flatbreads for longer to keep them fresh and will allow you to make a batch in advance to store for later. For easy meal times, make a big batch of dough and whip up a large quantity of naans, store in freezer for later.
  4. Defrost as and when you need: this layering technique is helpful as you can pick however many flatbreads you like to defrost (as they are kept separate by the parchment/baking paper). See tips above for best way to defrost and reheat flatbreads.
  5. Freeze whilst fresh: for optimum freshness, it is best to freeze naan whilst it is freshly made or soon after. 
  6. Storage: You can store flatbreads in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal