Garlic Naan

 

Garlic Naan

INGREDIENTS  

·        3.25 cups +3-4 tablepoons all purpose flour 423 grams + 27-36 grams)

·        1 teaspoon salt

·        1 cup water lukewarm, 8 oz

·        1 tablespoon sugar

·        2 teaspoons active dry yeast

·        1/3 cup milk lukewarm

·        2 tablespoons plain yogurt or sour cream

·        3 tablespoons oil I used vegetable

·        2 large garlic cloves grated

Garlic Butter, to brush on naan

·        3-4 tablespoons butter

·        3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, optional

·        2 teaspoons minced garlic

·        ½ tsp garlic powder

INSTRUCTIONS

 

1.       In bowl of stand mixer add lukewarm water and then add the sugar and yeast. Let it bloom for 5-10 minutes.

2.       Once the yeast in activated, add to it lukewarm milk, yogurt, salt and oil. Mix.

3.       Add the flour and pressed garlic - mix until combined.

4.       Add more flour as needed, but do not overdo it. The dough should be tacky.

5.       Knead with the dough hook attachment of your stand mixer for 1-2 minutes until the dough is smooth. Cover and let rise for 30-60 minutes, or until doubled in size.

6.       Divide the dough into 8 equal parts (around 100-105 grams each). Dough will be sticky so oil your hands while dividing the dough. Cover the dough balls with a kitchen towel and let them rest for 10-15 minutes.

7.       Meanwhile, in a microwave safe cup or bowl melt 3 tablespoons of butter, add minced garlic and chopped cilantro to it. Keep the garlic butter ready to brush on the naan.

8.       Heat up a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat. I really recommend using an iron skillet to make these naan. 

9.       Take a dough ball and press it into a round or oval shape - about 10 to 11 inches long and 6 inches wide. Apply little oil on your hands before you stretch the dough.

10.   Transfer the rolled naan onto the hot skillet. Let it cook for couple of minutes until you see bubbles on top. Flip and cook until nicely browned on both sides. Remove to plate and brush top with garlic butter.

 

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