Garlic Naan
The perfect bread for your favorite Indian inspired dishes
Ingredients
- 1 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup water, room temperature
- 4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 4 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, etc)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine yeast, sugar and water. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and powder. Set aside.
- Warm yogurt and milk in microwave just to room temperature. Add to yeast mixture and whisk together. Add to dry ingredients. Knead with hands until a smooth ball forms, about 2-3 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow dough to rise at room temperature for 2 hours.
- Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Knead briefly and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each portion into a thick oval, about 6 inches wide.
- Combine melted butter and garlic in a small bowl. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the dough with garlic butter and and place in skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until dough puffs up. Brush again with garlic butter and sprinkle with herbs, and flip bread. Cover pan and cook one minute more.
- Remove from skillet and place on towel-covered plate until ready to serve. To freeze bread for later use, cool completely and place in gallon-size freezer bag with a layer of parchment or waxed paper between slices of bread.
Notes
- To reheat naan, place in a covered skillet until warm.