Soft Garlic Naan Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough for Flatbread
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2 teaspoons sugar, granulated
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1½ teaspoons active dry or quick-rise yeast
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¼ cup water, warm
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¾ cup whole milk, warmed slightly
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¼ cup cooking oil, plus 2 extra tablespoons for frying
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¾ cup plain or Greek yogurt
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 cups all-purpose flour, plus some extra for rolling
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1 teaspoon baking powder
→ Buttery Garlic Brush
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1 teaspoon parsley or cilantro, chopped fresh
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2 cloves garlic, minced finely
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Instructions:
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Stir together warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Leave it for a few minutes (5-10) until it bubbles on the surface, meaning it's ready.
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Pour warm milk, yogurt, oil, chopped garlic, flour, baking powder, and salt into the yeast mix. Stir and combine until it starts forming a dough. Use your hands to bring it all together.
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Dust a surface with some flour. Turn the dough onto it and knead with floured hands until smooth—this should take 3 to 5 minutes.
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Spray a little oil inside the mixing bowl. Place the dough ball in there, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let it sit for about an hour at room temperature—until it's roughly doubled in size.
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After it's risen, break the dough into 10 equally sized pieces. Roll each into a ball, then flatten them out to oval shapes (around 6 inches long and not very thick).
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Warm up a big cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. Add about a half teaspoon of oil, evenly spreading it across the hot surface.
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Put one dough piece onto the hot skillet. Let it cook until you notice bubbles forming on top (takes 1-2 minutes). Brush a little bit of oil across the top, flip it, and let the other side brown with golden spots for another 1-2 minutes.
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Take each finished naan off the pan and wrap it in a clean towel right away to hold in warmth and softness. Repeat this process for all your dough pieces.
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Mix the melted butter with finely minced garlic in a small bowl until combined.
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Spread the buttery garlic mixture over each naan while warm. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley for a final touch, then enjoy!
# Notes:
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This is a great companion to Indian meals like Butter Chicken, Shrimp Curry, or Tikka Masala.
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Refrigerate the dough overnight for a slower rise and richer flavor, if desired.
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Don’t have cast iron? Use a heavy, non-stick skillet instead!