Garlic Naan
This is a fluffy flatbread that's great to have with curry or hummus. It's really simple to make, too.
125 minutes240 calories cal / servingServes 12 servings
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 package (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 stick melted butter, for brushing
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, to top
Steps
- In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let the mixture sit undisturbed until it becomes very foamy, about 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and kosher salt, then create a well in the center.
- Whisk the warm milk and plain yogurt into the foamed yeast mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the well of the dry ingredients and stir until a rough dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and pliable, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl, transfer the dough ball into it, and cover loosely with a damp kitchen towel. Let the dough rise at room temperature until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Knead briefly into a disc and divide the dough evenly into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat.
- Roll a dough ball out with a rolling pin until it is roughly ¼ inch thick and about 6 inches wide.
- Brush the rolled dough lightly with melted butter and place it into the hot skillet. Cook until large bubbles form on the surface, about 2 minutes.
- Flip the naan and cook the other side until nicely browned in spots, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Transfer the cooked naan to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm while rolling and cooking the remaining dough balls.
- Stir the minced garlic into the remaining melted butter. Loosely cover and microwave for 15 seconds to soften the garlic and infuse the butter.
- Brush each warm flatbread generously with the garlic butter, scooping up bits of minced garlic to sit on top, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving.
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