Garlic Naan
Garlic Naan
Ingredients
For the Naan Dough
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt, full-fat
- 1/2 cup warm milk, 105-115°F
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the activated yeast mixture, plain yogurt, and vegetable oil into the well of the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a tiny bit more flour, one teaspoon at a time.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Lightly grease the mixing bowl with a little vegetable oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 90 min
- 6
While the dough is rising, prepare the garlic butter topping. In a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the minced garlic and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 4-6 equal pieces.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Take one piece of dough and, using a rolling pin, roll it into an oval or tear-drop shape, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Heat a cast iron skillet or a non-stick pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Place one rolled naan dough onto the hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until large bubbles form on the surface and the bottom is lightly browned.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Flip the naan and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the second side until it's cooked through and has some browned spots. Repeat with the remaining naan pieces.
⏱️ 8 min
- 11
As each naan comes off the skillet, immediately brush it generously with the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve warm.
⏱️ 2 min
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Garlic Naan
Ingredients
For the Naan Dough
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt, full-fat
- 1/2 cup warm milk, 105-115°F
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Garlic Butter Topping
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the activated yeast mixture, plain yogurt, and vegetable oil into the well of the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a tiny bit more flour, one teaspoon at a time.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Lightly grease the mixing bowl with a little vegetable oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 90 min - 6
While the dough is rising, prepare the garlic butter topping. In a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the minced garlic and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 4-6 equal pieces.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Take one piece of dough and, using a rolling pin, roll it into an oval or tear-drop shape, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Heat a cast iron skillet or a non-stick pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Place one rolled naan dough onto the hot skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until large bubbles form on the surface and the bottom is lightly browned.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Flip the naan and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the second side until it's cooked through and has some browned spots. Repeat with the remaining naan pieces.
⏱️ 8 min - 11
As each naan comes off the skillet, immediately brush it generously with the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve warm.
⏱️ 2 min